I like the silent gallery at the end. Many feel obliged to put a soundtrack, and looking at it I realized they are wrong. Excellent work. Incidently, the backlash on Eduard decals is based on nothing, and I am glad you demonstrated it.
This was their first release of the new decals and they were thick and difficult to peel. On my first one it was a 40% failure rate for peeling so on this one I just kept hammering setter. The Zero had no issues with peeling
Don’t forget to fill the front most panel line on the cowling, it can be easily missed in the instructions! I’m making one for a commission at the moment, absolutely wonderful kit apart from the terrible landing gear mountings, Eduard really struggle with spitfire and me109 landing gear.
One minor issue that catches us all out is that wehile happily weathering the airframe, we forget to weather the decals as well. Don't forget roundels, insignia and codes must all be weathered to the same degree as the airframe. (Just my 2c) 👍
I have enjoyed watching the Spitfire that you have assembled as well. I also have few Spitfires as well in the same scale as yours, only different companies. Also I have the decals of the Yugoslav Spitfires as well. You can watch them on some of my update videos as well if you are interested. Keep up the work.
A fact of which few modelers seem aware: Spitfire exhausts (individual & manifold types), as well as those of many other British & U.S. aircraft, were made of Inconel metal, which is ~80% nickel. That means highly heat resistant, and NO RUSTING. There remained, however, heat temperature and engine exhaust residue discolorations. Ah....the advantages of having few limitations in strategic metals in one's war industry!
Great looking spitfire! I really like that you tried the eduard decals out without peeling the film. I have a bottle of super strong and will give it a go on the wildcat. I have two questions: 1. How did you cut the camo mask? Did you do it by hand or using a cricut/silouhette? 2. As you have tried going OTT wirh layering in the cockpit and gone softer on this one, do you think it actually does make a noticable difference once it is all closed up?
Good question Sean. I used a mask that was sent to me and cut it on my silhouette. For weathering in the cockpit it’s quite visible in the spitfire with the door down. So it is worth putting the effort there. But on the George I am doing, it’s a black hole so it’s not worth it. Test fit your fuselage halves together and see what the light is like in there. That will give you an idea.
Looks great I agree with that you said about weathering but I do think it is important to know we're your aircraft served as that plays a major role in how beat up the model can be
I have a spitfire model and glider. Besides the spitfire prelude and fugue music. Love the spitfires good aircraft. Besides the Israeli air force and swedish air force and Belgian air force.
Stunning build!!! I love the masks - is that the cricut machine coming out? Also love the background you give on the pilot - kudos to you for doing your research 🤘
Thanks Karlos, The masks were made by another dude and he sent me the file. I cut it on my silhouette cutter. For soft edge I would of used paper and double sided tape
Come to my city home of the spitfire Southampton we have a museum here with one in side also Southampton Airport where the first spitfire took of from and sailor Malan picked up his first spitfire
@@TheModelGuy read some very good books on Lancaster bomber pilots who trained their in Ansons, and Harvards Have you seen Borders models Lancaster it's 800 pounds here's the link to a man that's making it
@@TheModelGuy haha, im slowly getting into those rabbit holes now that I've started buying PE and resin detailing sets. Hopefully I learn some patience in the process. Anyway, great build!
It's interesting how some YT viewers become heated over statements made in context to the YTer's build.....it's not about the absolute reality but something provided to emphasise a historical event. What was considered "real" back in the 1940s is put into better context when time and research reveals that things may not have been as remembered by those experiencing such events at the time. My (Italian) mother lived in Milan during WW2 and told me many stories about the allied bombing as described by the media of the time. In truth, some aspects as remembered were skewed by what was said, written in newspapers or told on the radio. Following the release of classified documents after years following the end of the war revealed a different story. That said, if my mother believed what she was told then that is her truth and I accept that. Who am I to correct her when she was the one who endured the bombing and the loss of family and friends. Thank you, Robbie for sharing your story and the beautifully build, camouflaged and weathered Spitfire. I have the old Revell 1/32 Spitfire MkI (Lone Eagles) kit on the bench ready to go so have enjoyed watching your video and the tips and techniques provided which I will put to good use.
Thanks Robbo. My grandfather on my mums side lived in Birmingham during the start of the war as a young kid. He had a lot of stories of collecting metal from the shells before he was evacuated to the country side. The Hurricane may of done the bulk of the fighting compared to the Spitfire during the Battle of Britain, but it was the image of the Spitfire that was used to inspire England.
@@thethirdman225 The fact that you're a troll and have nothing better to do with your life but pick at things that others post...glad that you're on your way.....see ya....bye
I’m sorry but the title is wrong. The Hurricane was “the fighter that saved Britain”. There were twice as many of them in 1940 and they shot down twice as many aircraft. For more detail on this, read Leo McKinstry’s book on the Hurricane. Then read any historical account of the Battle of Britain. Nice model but please get your history right.
@@TheModelGuy Oh dear… Care to back that up with some references? I don’t think anyone would doubt it was a great aircraft and was the only front line type to be in service from the first day to the last. It made a great contribution. Nor do I doubt the exploits of the pilots who flew it. The German pilots might have claimed they were attacked by Spitfires, whatever it was that got them but the Spitfire was arguably not even the most important aircraft in the RAF inventory. It was part of a system. Look, if you’re going to indulge in clickbaity headlines, expect a bit of push back.
Sorry, but the Spitfire didn't save Britain... The Hurricane did. During the battle of Britain, the only Spitfires that flew were Mki and Mkii variants and those were in relatively low numbers comparatively to the workhorse that was the Hurricane. Both variants of Spitfire were barely better than that of the Hurricane and it wasn't until the later marks further into the war that the Spitfire truly came into its own. It's disrespectful to the pilots of the Hurricanes to even suggest this... Much like the people who think the Lancaster was the bomber to save Britain, when it was the Wellington. Both Spitfires and Lancasters stole the limelight due to mistold histories over the years, overshadowing their more numerous workhorse sister aircraft.
These are all good points but most Hurricane pilots stated they wanted to be in the Spits as they watched bf 109s bounce them from an altitude they couldn’t get to.
The Spitfire operated throughout the war as a frontline fighter and most certainly became the backbone and "workhorse" of the RAF. The Hurricane was relegated to other roles and second line duties in major theatres not too long after the Battle in late 1941/early 1942 due to rapid obsolescence and their being slaughtered en masse. There's been a hell of a lot of revisionism recently surrounding this topic, literal contrarianism for the sheer sake of being contrarian.
@@TheModelGuy you've spoken to them all have you? A few people quoted as saying it doesn't mean they all wanted it. Yes the Hurricane was a difficult aircraft to love, however in contrast the mki and mkii Hurricanes were every bit the equals of the Spitfire during the battle of Britain due to those versions of the Spitfire not being the marks we all tend to hear about. It's the Battle of Britain that really broke Germanys airforce during the war and its the version of those aircraft within the Royal Air force at that time that count.
@@Enemy0fMine1415 I haven’t spoken to every RAF pilot who flew both types. But I do this thing called reading books and for example, Tom Neil, flew Spits and went to Hurricane for the Battle and he states numerous times in his book “Gun Button to Fire” that his squadron was yearning for the Spitfire. Douglas Bader who flew both, preferred the Spitfire. Some big names there along with others I’d have to go home and check to get the names right. But you can be assured that statements I make in my video are researched.
A relative who flew RIAF Hurricanes in Burma (and later the Spitfire) told me that unlike the Spit, it was a jack-of-all-trades and exactly what they needed over the jungle. It was a steadier ground attack aircraft which is what they did mostly but when required, it was no slouch against Japanese aircraft either.
I like the silent gallery at the end. Many feel obliged to put a soundtrack, and looking at it I realized they are wrong. Excellent work. Incidently, the backlash on Eduard decals is based on nothing, and I am glad you demonstrated it.
This was their first release of the new decals and they were thick and difficult to peel. On my first one it was a 40% failure rate for peeling so on this one I just kept hammering setter. The Zero had no issues with peeling
Great build , Thank you for sharing. And thanks for the tips , good to know problem areas. Hope you have a great/safe week !
Cowling on the nose is the biggest clean up area
Just subscribed. I like your instructional manner and your techniques. Thank you and looking forward to more.
Thanks Paul! I’m on a bit of a hiatus right now but should have another video out in April on the C-40.
Wonderful as ever Mr Guy
Thanks!
Great result Robbie! I’m working on the Eduard Spit Mk II at the moment and I’ll be happy if mine comes out half as nice.
I’m sure you’ll kill it. Anyone who can do a research video with all the German greys available can definitely do a Spit justice
Don’t forget to fill the front most panel line on the cowling, it can be easily missed in the instructions! I’m making one for a commission at the moment, absolutely wonderful kit apart from the terrible landing gear mountings, Eduard really struggle with spitfire and me109 landing gear.
Fantastic build. I have a spitfire model and a glider. 🇬🇧🏴👍🤗😀😊🤩🤠😁❤️💘 Nice model spitfire.
One minor issue that catches us all out is that wehile happily weathering the airframe, we forget to weather the decals as well. Don't forget roundels, insignia and codes must all be weathered to the same degree as the airframe. (Just my 2c) 👍
They were hit with oils on the wings but there’s only a radio hatch on the left fuselage. So the other side wouldn’t see much wear.
I have enjoyed watching the Spitfire that you have assembled as well.
I also have few Spitfires as well in the same scale as yours, only different companies.
Also I have the decals of the Yugoslav Spitfires as well. You can watch them on some of my update videos as well if you are interested.
Keep up the work.
Great job! For a quick build, it came out very nicely!
I had it ready for paint the third night. Was able to spend a lot of time there
A fact of which few modelers seem aware: Spitfire exhausts (individual & manifold types), as well as those of many other British & U.S. aircraft, were made of Inconel metal, which is ~80% nickel. That means highly heat resistant, and NO RUSTING. There remained, however, heat temperature and engine exhaust residue discolorations.
Ah....the advantages of having few limitations in strategic metals in one's war industry!
Great looking spitfire! I really like that you tried the eduard decals out without peeling the film. I have a bottle of super strong and will give it a go on the wildcat. I have two questions:
1. How did you cut the camo mask? Did you do it by hand or using a cricut/silouhette?
2. As you have tried going OTT wirh layering in the cockpit and gone softer on this one, do you think it actually does make a noticable difference once it is all closed up?
Good question Sean.
I used a mask that was sent to me and cut it on my silhouette. For weathering in the cockpit it’s quite visible in the spitfire with the door down. So it is worth putting the effort there. But on the George I am doing, it’s a black hole so it’s not worth it. Test fit your fuselage halves together and see what the light is like in there. That will give you an idea.
Looks great
I agree with that you said about weathering but I do think it is important to know we're your aircraft served as that plays a major role in how beat up the model can be
It doesn’t matter where it served as long as you have good references to work from. The problem is when people just do whatever and expect it to work
Nice looking Spit 👍
Thanks Greg
Excellent work!
Thank you :)
That is lovely, great work 👏
Lovely build, great finish. How did you do the exhaust staining? That looks fab, something I struggle with
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I used starship filth and neutral grey oils
Thank you kindly :D
@@TheModelGuy
I have a spitfire model and glider. Besides the spitfire prelude and fugue music. Love the spitfires good aircraft. Besides the Israeli air force and swedish air force and Belgian air force.
LOVELY build! How do you avoid getting ridges of paint at the edges of your masks?
I shoot in thin layers and if needed, sand the ledge down if I get one
Great video and great build keep it up 👍
Thanks Duncan
Lovely job 👍
Thanks bud :)
Stunning build!!!
I love the masks - is that the cricut machine coming out? Also love the background you give on the pilot - kudos to you for doing your research 🤘
Thanks Karlos,
The masks were made by another dude and he sent me the file. I cut it on my silhouette cutter. For soft edge I would of used paper and double sided tape
Truly breathtaking!! What colors did you use for the dark green?
I used Mr Colors 361 Dark Green BS641. I liked that it had more of a brown hue to it. The AK Real Color seemed too green and bright
Come to my city home of the spitfire
Southampton we have a museum here with one in side also Southampton Airport where the first spitfire took of from and sailor Malan picked up his first spitfire
That’s awesome! I’m living in the home of the British Commonwealth Air Training Program in Alberta. Lots of yellow planes
@@TheModelGuy read some very good books on Lancaster bomber pilots who trained their in Ansons, and Harvards
Have you seen Borders models Lancaster it's 800 pounds here's the link to a man that's making it
Been waiting for this one
Me too. It’s a great little kit and goes together with minimal fuss.
Like your videos' format! Any kin to Bob the Science Guy?
Thanks Allen! Unfortunately I’m not related to
I’ve seen pics of spitfires that were even dirtier on the bottom
Oh man, I have tons. If I ever go to 11 on weathering on a Spit people won’t believe it
Due to my lack of patience, all my builds are slammer builds
Nothing wrong with that. I used to run a production line before getting into rabbit holes :)
@@TheModelGuy haha, im slowly getting into those rabbit holes now that I've started buying PE and resin detailing sets. Hopefully I learn some patience in the process. Anyway, great build!
Forgive my bad hearing but what is the template called again? I heard "yooshie" 😒. And what brand is the masking tape?
The stencils are from Uschi and I use washi tape for the hard lines.
One of my co workers is a relative of Sailor Milan
That’s awesome! I bet they have stories
@@TheModelGuy oh my co worker has plenty of stories….
It's interesting how some YT viewers become heated over statements made in context to the YTer's build.....it's not about the absolute reality but something provided to emphasise a historical event. What was considered "real" back in the 1940s is put into better context when time and research reveals that things may not have been as remembered by those experiencing such events at the time. My (Italian) mother lived in Milan during WW2 and told me many stories about the allied bombing as described by the media of the time. In truth, some aspects as remembered were skewed by what was said, written in newspapers or told on the radio. Following the release of classified documents after years following the end of the war revealed a different story.
That said, if my mother believed what she was told then that is her truth and I accept that. Who am I to correct her when she was the one who endured the bombing and the loss of family and friends.
Thank you, Robbie for sharing your story and the beautifully build, camouflaged and weathered Spitfire. I have the old Revell 1/32 Spitfire MkI (Lone Eagles) kit on the bench ready to go so have enjoyed watching your video and the tips and techniques provided which I will put to good use.
Thanks Robbo.
My grandfather on my mums side lived in Birmingham during the start of the war as a young kid. He had a lot of stories of collecting metal from the shells before he was evacuated to the country side.
The Hurricane may of done the bulk of the fighting compared to the Spitfire during the Battle of Britain, but it was the image of the Spitfire that was used to inspire England.
“Stop bothering me with facts…”
@@thethirdman225 Facts are facts and if you are bothered by them on this channel then go some where else to troll....you are not welcome here!
@@robbo1068 What facts? I hadn’t planned on posting any more here but since you asked…
@@thethirdman225 The fact that you're a troll and have nothing better to do with your life but pick at things that others post...glad that you're on your way.....see ya....bye
Malan vs Molders
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I’ll have to watch at the bench tonight
Your welcome
The fighter that saved Britain, maybe too big a claim, the Hurricane shot more planes down.
But it was the image of the Spitfire that motivated the Brits.
Salior malan
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I’m sorry but the title is wrong. The Hurricane was “the fighter that saved Britain”. There were twice as many of them in 1940 and they shot down twice as many aircraft. For more detail on this, read Leo McKinstry’s book on the Hurricane. Then read any historical account of the Battle of Britain.
Nice model but please get your history right.
Where did I specifically state that this is in reference to the Battle of Britain?
@@TheModelGuy When else did the RAF save Britain?
@@thethirdman225 1939 to 1945.
@@TheModelGuy Oh dear… Care to back that up with some references? I don’t think anyone would doubt it was a great aircraft and was the only front line type to be in service from the first day to the last. It made a great contribution. Nor do I doubt the exploits of the pilots who flew it. The German pilots might have claimed they were attacked by Spitfires, whatever it was that got them but the Spitfire was arguably not even the most important aircraft in the RAF inventory. It was part of a system. Look, if you’re going to indulge in clickbaity headlines, expect a bit of push back.
Sorry, but the Spitfire didn't save Britain... The Hurricane did.
During the battle of Britain, the only Spitfires that flew were Mki and Mkii variants and those were in relatively low numbers comparatively to the workhorse that was the Hurricane. Both variants of Spitfire were barely better than that of the Hurricane and it wasn't until the later marks further into the war that the Spitfire truly came into its own.
It's disrespectful to the pilots of the Hurricanes to even suggest this... Much like the people who think the Lancaster was the bomber to save Britain, when it was the Wellington.
Both Spitfires and Lancasters stole the limelight due to mistold histories over the years, overshadowing their more numerous workhorse sister aircraft.
These are all good points but most Hurricane pilots stated they wanted to be in the Spits as they watched bf 109s bounce them from an altitude they couldn’t get to.
The Spitfire operated throughout the war as a frontline fighter and most certainly became the backbone and "workhorse" of the RAF. The Hurricane was relegated to other roles and second line duties in major theatres not too long after the Battle in late 1941/early 1942 due to rapid obsolescence and their being slaughtered en masse. There's been a hell of a lot of revisionism recently surrounding this topic, literal contrarianism for the sheer sake of being contrarian.
@@TheModelGuy you've spoken to them all have you? A few people quoted as saying it doesn't mean they all wanted it. Yes the Hurricane was a difficult aircraft to love, however in contrast the mki and mkii Hurricanes were every bit the equals of the Spitfire during the battle of Britain due to those versions of the Spitfire not being the marks we all tend to hear about. It's the Battle of Britain that really broke Germanys airforce during the war and its the version of those aircraft within the Royal Air force at that time that count.
@@Enemy0fMine1415 I haven’t spoken to every RAF pilot who flew both types. But I do this thing called reading books and for example, Tom Neil, flew Spits and went to Hurricane for the Battle and he states numerous times in his book “Gun Button to Fire” that his squadron was yearning for the Spitfire.
Douglas Bader who flew both, preferred the Spitfire. Some big names there along with others I’d have to go home and check to get the names right. But you can be assured that statements I make in my video are researched.
A relative who flew RIAF Hurricanes in Burma (and later the Spitfire) told me that unlike the Spit, it was a jack-of-all-trades and exactly what they needed over the jungle. It was a steadier ground attack aircraft which is what they did mostly but when required, it was no slouch against Japanese aircraft either.