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@themajesticmagnificent386 5 сағат бұрын
Great work Jon and it looks a very good setting for a scene..All the best🇬🇧🇳🇿👍
@Jonhistorymodel 5 сағат бұрын
Yeah it’s pretty cool hey? Really cheap if you can find them as well.
@happygingertime 6 күн бұрын
What company do you find the resin helmets you were speaking of?
@Jonhistorymodel 6 күн бұрын
@@happygingertime I got them from Ali express, when I get home I’ll look at them to give you a name, or if you send me your email I can send you a picture of them.
@Jonhistorymodel 6 күн бұрын
Scale Model Kit] Live Resin LRE-35279 1/35M42 German WWII Steel Helmet That’s the product and code. I got it from Ali Express from the Aye hobby store.
@happygingertime 6 күн бұрын
@@Jonhistorymodel thank you for that 🙏
@Jonhistorymodel 6 күн бұрын
@@happygingertime that’s alright mate.
@bryanmatthews8248 11 күн бұрын
They don't look bad. I agree it's a bit dated. Tamiyas' new figure line is a bit better in quality and details.
@Jonhistorymodel 11 күн бұрын
Yeah new Dragon figures are good as well but Miniart figures are still pretty cheap and effective.
@FinsburyPhil 14 күн бұрын
The 190 seems to be sitting a bit too high? I don't think a 109 could have passed cleanly under it's wing. Perhaps it's just the perspective in the shot. Yes the 190 was 'chunkier', but the short nosed version was the same length as the 109. Anyway, they look like good kits and you've done a great job of the build. Any plans to build their Spitfire? I'm hearing that it's based on the Trumpeter 1:24 kit, so a bit inaccurate - be good to get an opinion on it.
@Jonhistorymodel 14 күн бұрын
No plans to build the spitfire at the moment. I’m still not sure if I’ll get more of the 1/35 Aircraft.
@themajesticmagnificent386 16 күн бұрын
The Abrams looks cool Jon and can’t wait to see her in paint..The Puma looks stunning also..As I’m in the market for a Puma,may I ask a question..The RFM Puma came out before the miniart Puma and I’ve watched your videos on the RFM Puma and how much you like it..But if you went back in time and had a choice between the RFM or the Miniart Puma,what one would you choose.?.Only asking to help me choose myself..Thank you and all the best🇬🇧🇳🇿👍
@Jonhistorymodel 16 күн бұрын
If you are after exterior only with enough interior detail to show open hatches get the RFM one. If you want a highly detailed full interior Puma that takes a lot of time go Miniart. RFM plastic is a lot stronger.
@themajesticmagnificent386 16 күн бұрын
@@Jonhistorymodel Thank you Jon for your answer..I’ll probably go for the RFM Puma like yours..But the other versions miniart I will probably try to get..🇬🇧🇳🇿👍
@Jonhistorymodel 16 күн бұрын
The RFM one is easier to build but just as effective and detailed I believe they have a better design team at RFM but Miniart is a cult.
@themajesticmagnificent386 16 күн бұрын
Jon I’ve just built the Takom Panzer iii m,which you can view on my channel..(not pushing,just informing)..The Takom kit was good but little things like big injection pin marks and a few fit issues but a great kit.! Wonderful to have a Dragon Hanomag drop out of nowhere..What a lovely surprise,or what.! That RFM Abrams looks cool,shame it’s slightly damaged..Perhaps you can E-Mail them about it..But I’m sure with your skills your get over it..Be great to see a Aussie version also..I’ve just got the old Tamiya Abrams and it’s a big bloke alright.! All the best Jon.!🇬🇧🇳🇿👍
@Jonhistorymodel 16 күн бұрын
It’s massive alright, I ended up painting it as an operation desert storm tank because I got some desert Storm Resin figures to go with it.
@themajesticmagnificent386 16 күн бұрын
Wow Jon she’s turned out a looker,well done.!.Really like your own pigments that added well..I was given a selection of pigments waaaayyy back in 1991 and started now to use them now back at the hobby.(showing my age there😬)..They still are up to the job..Bit back to today and your build and I’m really thinking of getting this kit..Good old,(but not as old as me🫣),miniart are knock out versions of the Puma,which are great..But the RFM Puma looks the part..So glad modeling helps you Jon as it sure helps me..It’s a great hobby to escape into and may I commend you on your openness and honestly..Bravo Jon and I’m glad modeling helps and you are a very good modeler..So a perfect match.!👍 Thanks again and all the best from the old Pom bloke😉🇬🇧🇳🇿👍
@Jonhistorymodel 16 күн бұрын
Being open and honest is a revolutionary act in these dark days my friend. I’m glad you appreciate it, you’re on the right side of history and we will overcome everything. Thanks a lot for the kind words my friend.
@themajesticmagnificent386 16 күн бұрын
Jon,mate nice one.!..You know I didn’t think about miniarts diorama(for some reason I’ve always disliked the word “diorama”..Sounds like a Hindu deity.!(no offense) So I call them scenes) But good video on this and I might check out miniarts “scenes”,myself..Thanks again mate and all the best from the U.K🇬🇧🇳🇿👍
@Jonhistorymodel 16 күн бұрын
Haha yeah diorama is a horrible word!
@hidalgohouse3815 20 күн бұрын
mic popping
@Jonhistorymodel 16 күн бұрын
Ok
@hidalgohouse3815 20 күн бұрын
that mic popping sound
@Jonhistorymodel 16 күн бұрын
Ok
@Cormano980 22 күн бұрын
Piuma 😂
@Jonhistorymodel 21 күн бұрын
@@Cormano980 ok
@AdamMann3D Ай бұрын
I picked up this kit at IPMS Nats for $25 without instructions. Looks like i made a good call.
@Jonhistorymodel Ай бұрын
That’s the first video I made about 4 years back! That kit started my channel. It had just come out and it was way cheaper than the RFM version but I wanted to see a review but there was none so I bought it and did my own review! Haha good one mate Yes it’s a fantastic kit, Border Panzer IVs are really nice, easy to build and very accurate. The photo etch shurtzen is very nice But I made it when I was still pretty poor at modeling so it’s stripped back in my cupboard awaiting a good reco.
@Jonhistorymodel Ай бұрын
I think I still got the instructions If you wanna send me ya email I can take photos and send it to you if you like.
@user-oi4xx1jp6k Ай бұрын
Amazing results
@Jonhistorymodel Ай бұрын
@@user-oi4xx1jp6k thanks mate
@user-oi4xx1jp6k Ай бұрын
Nice marder iii
@lonthrall5613 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the review! "and this is not for the faint of hearted" After the purchase and inspection of a different Mini-Art kit, those were my sentiments exactly! Thanks again!
@Jonhistorymodel Ай бұрын
No worries mate, enjoy your Miniart kits!
@user-sh4tc4wg4c Ай бұрын
Loks like a very good kit. Rfm and Miniart did a great job on this model. Its great that Miniart released puma wersion with7,5 sm pak, and finally gave there the right lenght barrell.
@Jonhistorymodel Ай бұрын
@@user-sh4tc4wg4c it’s a good kit, RFM use really good quality plastic. Yeah I messaged Miniart about their PAK 40 barrel length when it first came out and they blew me off.
@yunshan1984 27 күн бұрын
RFM-5118 75puma
@Jonhistorymodel 27 күн бұрын
@@yunshan1984 yeah looks like RFM released a new version of the 8 wheel…
@nosalis Ай бұрын
how do you deal with the paint that stays on the blue tack ? do you wipe it off with thinner or someting or just leave it and it will fall off ? so that you can keep reusing it ? or does it stop sticking fast? never used it yet but looks like this is by far the best way to make camo
@Jonhistorymodel Ай бұрын
@@nosalis yes blu tack is the superior camo making product. No the paint stays on. Just ball it back up and it’s good to go again. You can use it like that for a long time but you do have to replace it eventually.
@Jonhistorymodel Ай бұрын
@@nosalis mate any questions feel free to ask.
@Kitsnbits Ай бұрын
Nice job you done on that,I have the italeri puma in my stash.
@Jonhistorymodel Ай бұрын
Yeah it’s been a good build. RFM is pretty good.
@Kitsnbits Ай бұрын
@Jonhistorymodel yes RFM have good detail.
@derekbaker3279 Ай бұрын
Cool! Great tutorial Jon!👍That's a very creative use of chipping fluid as a carrier for the pigment. It's nice that its acrylic but has a long working time....and the results look very realistic!👍Cheers!😀
@Jonhistorymodel Ай бұрын
Thanks a lot mate.
@Kitsnbits 2 ай бұрын
Good kits,i have a Takom,blitz panzer 111,and a iterleri Abrams .
@Jonhistorymodel 2 ай бұрын
What’s the Takom Panzer III like? They are selling them really cheap at the moment. The Ryefield Panzer III is really good.
@Kitsnbits 2 ай бұрын
@@Jonhistorymodel Not built it yet,but judging by sprus, looks pretty good detail,and good quality plastic 👌
@paulhumphriesz4557 2 ай бұрын
Hi Jon can I ask how you tackled the tracks I have just completed the same kit but without the interior but have you set the suspension arms if so how do you know how high or low should the hull sit? all of my suspension arms are all workable and I just need to know how you completed this task please.. thanks for the video and all of your other vidoes I have just seen..
@Jonhistorymodel 2 ай бұрын
I just lined them all up by eye. Don’t over think it. Just find a point to line them all up with the hull and stick to it. Just depends on how low or high you want it sitting. But having the wheel join half aligned with the hull and half exposed is usually the best bet.
@Jonhistorymodel 2 ай бұрын
It’s a torsion bar system so they can set the tension differently so just find a line and make it consistent.
@CJR505 2 ай бұрын
Fantastic job!!! 🫡🤙🤝🤙🫡
@Jonhistorymodel 2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate
@Jonhistorymodel 2 ай бұрын
This kit is better designed than their first attempt at the 109. Very nice little kit. The engine is tricky to build and the instructions arnt clear, just be patient. It all goes together nicely.
@CJR505 2 ай бұрын
Really nice work dude! I bought two of the 190’s and 109’s from Border models. Love their kits. Have their JU-87 Stuka, IJN Kate and just ordered their new 1/35th Spitfire. Just found your channel, looking forward to going through and watching your content. Keep up the great work. Good stuff
@Jonhistorymodel 2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate
@Jonhistorymodel 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. Yes I had fun building the two Border 1:35 aircraft. I’m tempted to buy another 109 as they are cheap on Ali Express right now. You can get one delivered for 55$ Australian dollars but no. I got my one done and it looks cool. I’ve literally got like 20 high detail full interior kits in my stash so no more cheap Chinese models for a while. But what about Miniart! They are really taking things to the next level right now! Very exciting times indeed for scale modelling.
@CJR505 2 ай бұрын
@@Jonhistorymodel Mini Art is kicking ass! Their new aircraft models, (P-47 series) are fantastic. I have a few of them, will be building one soon. Also have the 1/35th Boarder Models JU-87 I’ve been wanting to build. Just waiting on the 3D Decals to arrive.
@CJR505 2 ай бұрын
@@Jonhistorymodel Have you seen the pics of the new Boarder Models kits, like the HE-111?
@Jonhistorymodel 2 ай бұрын
@@CJR505 no I have seen some of their new tanks like the panzer III.
@mustardviking5943 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the videos. They're extremely helpful to me while building this kit!
@Jonhistorymodel 2 ай бұрын
That’s ok mate. I like doing it. Thanks for watching
@optiondezzo1513 2 ай бұрын
i bought the original dragon release (No. 6260) back around 2005 and it was pretty expensive (fwir ard $100). dragon subsequently re-released this kit as reissues with new parts. not sure what new parts they added but the original release was already extremely good. did they simplify this kit? because the original kit was rather.... complicated... but then again its Dragon!
@Jonhistorymodel 2 ай бұрын
I’m not sure, they included a metal gun barrel and a 88 crew. That is what they claim they added on the box.
@optiondezzo1513 2 ай бұрын
@@Jonhistorymodel LOL that was in the original box too! includes PE and some metal chains.
@Jonhistorymodel 2 ай бұрын
@@optiondezzo1513 Yeah I’m not sure. They have upgraded parts on the box bordered in red. But I’m not certain. Like you said maybe they updated those parts. Not sure. Dragon are good but with these new companies rising like Miniart, Border, Ryefield ect they are quickly losing their edge.
@user-oi4xx1jp6k 2 ай бұрын
Great job on the paint job
@Jonhistorymodel 2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much kind sir
@themajesticmagnificent386 2 ай бұрын
Looks lovely Jon and I like what you added..I use two pack epoxy clay rather than Milliput,I just find it less messy and easier to use..Your painting of the Puma has come out great and glad you let the paint dry well as the paint needs to cure more than “touch dry”..Looking forward to the final look..All the best mate..🇬🇧🇳🇿👍
@Jonhistorymodel 2 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot mate
@derekbaker3279 2 ай бұрын
Hey! That camo looks fantastic!👍Those SMS colours really work together quite well ! 👍
@Jonhistorymodel 2 ай бұрын
Yes SMS paint is very nice. Thanks a lot mate
@matthall143 2 ай бұрын
Always a treat to see your work.....that Milliput was a big surprise so thanks for sharing
@Jonhistorymodel 2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate that’s nice to hear.
@markc7002 2 ай бұрын
Exceptional result with the camo!!
@Jonhistorymodel 2 ай бұрын
Thank you kind sir
@aldavissghost9724 3 ай бұрын
Nice build. I made the same mistake with my and glued the items on the fenders before installing. Had to do some filling too.
@Jonhistorymodel 3 ай бұрын
Haha yeah silly
@derekbaker3279 3 ай бұрын
It's looking great Jonathon!👍👍 Regarding partial interiors, etc., there was a time when one of the main aftermarket companies was Verlinden, and they used to offer what they called "Through the hatch" aftermarket kits. The kits used a combination of resin & photo-etch to add interior parts where they were needed most. So the model had all the realism necessary if the hatches were left open, but it didn't involve a ton of work on stuff that could never be seen without removing the turret and/or parts of the hull. That is exactly what I would like to see from the kit manufacturers, especially on vehicles & AFVs which have large hatches. If RFM had added more the the turret, then IMHO, it would have struck the perfect balance between ease of build & detail (especially, as you said, for those who build dioramas). I see nothing wrong with Mini Art's approach, and it sounds like their Puma was designed with the same philosophy as Takom's "Blitz" kits...something closer to a 'weekend build' perhaps? I just wish that Mini Art would offer transparent hulls & turrets, so that their magnificent interiors could be seen!
@Jonhistorymodel 3 ай бұрын
Yes I’m getting there. I agree with what you said. Yes it’s that half interior where necessary that’s the gap that Miniarts anticipated Puma will fill. I do find those super full interior kits great and very challenging, but I always find them a little restrictive when thinking of it in a diorama with figures and such.
@Jonhistorymodel 3 ай бұрын
And yes that turret is a disappointment. It’s literally like they got to the turret interior and head office rang up, can it, we want it on market before Miniart, Miniart is killing it and we need to get the impatient market.
@themajesticmagnificent386 3 ай бұрын
I was looking at this Puma last week and it looks good..But something in me is waiting to see the miniart New Puma coming out soon.!.Miniart will be doing a Puma without interior which will do me..Either way I can see me getting a Puma at some point.. Looks like you’re doing a great job as ever on your build..Can’t wait to see her built,painted,weathered and finished..All the best Jon from Blighty🇬🇧🇳🇿👍
@Jonhistorymodel 3 ай бұрын
Looks like Miniart are releasing the 234/4 the open top version with the long barrel 75mm…
@themajesticmagnificent386 3 ай бұрын
@@Jonhistorymodel Yep.That one is really tempting.!
@Jonhistorymodel 3 ай бұрын
@@themajesticmagnificent386 yeah I just saw it on instagoon
@Stroopwaffe1 3 ай бұрын
I'd love to be able to build this stuff but I just make an awful mess lol. Great upload though.
@Jonhistorymodel 3 ай бұрын
Thanks mate
@markc7002 3 ай бұрын
Excellent internal weathering effects, ultra realistic!
@Jonhistorymodel 3 ай бұрын
Thanks mate
@derekbaker3279 3 ай бұрын
Wow! Great video & fantastic work Jonathon! 👍👍
@Jonhistorymodel 3 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot my dear friend
@MojoDevirus 3 ай бұрын
Lots and lots of details and parts on that kit.
@Jonhistorymodel 3 ай бұрын
It’s actually really fun to build mate
@derekbaker3279 3 ай бұрын
Awesome!👍It looks like a relatively straight-forward build that has lovely exterior detail. Given that RFM loves to offer workable suspension & workable tracks on a lot of their tanks, they've made an interesting decision to greatly simplify this model & not provide many (if any) options. It looks like it could be a well-engineered weekend build , which would be nice....more like Takom and less like MiniArt. 👍
@Jonhistorymodel 3 ай бұрын
Yes my friend it will be a fun challenge
@matthall143 3 ай бұрын
I thought you would wait for the Miniart - should be an interesting comparison
@Jonhistorymodel 3 ай бұрын
I’ll get a miniart version as well eventually mate
@jimaltergott9326 3 ай бұрын
Puma is one of my favorite AFVs of WW2. A sleek combination of tank & armoured car
@Jonhistorymodel 3 ай бұрын
Yeah they are pretty cool, good time for PUMA lovers. Heaps of good ones coming out.
@jimaltergott9326 3 ай бұрын
Nice kit mate. I have committed to buying- and building- the MiniArt full interior version Puma kit. It will be my first MiniArt purchase and my first try at a full interior model. I have the Dragon kit on my shelf. Looks good, but messed up in a few places during assembly. Want to make good on that.
@Jonhistorymodel 3 ай бұрын
The more you practice the better you get. Good luck with the Miniart version, Miniart is a top brand but they have the hardest kits to build, but they are awesome.
@jimaltergott9326 3 ай бұрын
@@Jonhistorymodel The paint scheme on the MiniArt box top is what sold me. Those Germans had so many unique camo schemes, love it
@Jonhistorymodel 3 ай бұрын
Yeah Miniart always give really good paint and decal options.
@themajesticmagnificent386 3 ай бұрын
Another Miniart marvel..Miniart are a class alone..Good luck with the build Jon.!.🇬🇧🇳🇿👍
@Jonhistorymodel 3 ай бұрын
Yes Miniart have taken the lead I reckon.
@PaulP580 3 ай бұрын
M3 Grant
@Jonhistorymodel 3 ай бұрын
Yeah it’s really unnecessarily confusing
@Mike-mm4mx 3 ай бұрын
One of the great joys of this hobby is that even if you dont build models yourself its so good to see others' enthusiasm and excitement when they get a new kit! I havent built a Miniart interior kit myself yet am not brave enough even though I have had one in my stash for years. Good luck with build looking forward to seeing final model. I know next to nothing about Australian armour in WW2.
@Jonhistorymodel 3 ай бұрын
Give a full interior Miniart kit a try! Hahaha. It’s a full commitment though. They take a lot of time and forward thinking.
@Generaldisorderly 3 ай бұрын
The Australian Armour & Artillery museum has a full video of an M3 Grant tank restoration, including anti grenade armour, I notice the kit doesn't have mesh screens that provided some protection against satchels, anti tank grenades and magnetic mines, this was an Australian modification :) :)
@Jonhistorymodel 3 ай бұрын
All the old photos I’ve seen of them in Australia when they first came they were used for training and were not modified but I haven’t seen every photo so I may be wrong.
@derekbaker3279 3 ай бұрын
Yes indeed...the Aussies used Grants & Maltildas against Japanese forces in Burma, etc.. I am sure that many of the Aussie AFVs fighting the Japanese would have had the anti-grenade mesh screens, but not the training tanks.
@Jonhistorymodel 3 ай бұрын
Yeah we got a lot of the M3s and they stayed at the army bases where they trained their tank engineers on them. They would wire them up, get them going, drive around a bit, pull them apart and put them back together.
@derekbaker3279 3 ай бұрын
Crazy levels of detail indeed!😮All those rivets = a drybrusher's paradise! lol Also the textured floors!😁That kit will keep you busy over your winter! 👍👍
@Jonhistorymodel 3 ай бұрын
Yeah I reckon the Miniart Lee/Grant is a hidden gem that rarely gets the attention it deserves.
@kohlenklau399 4 ай бұрын
Just compared with the AFV Club and a drawing found on the internet. Id says its about 10mm to short. Bummer, find the kit quite nice til I realized this. Did you ever get a reply from Miniart?
@Jonhistorymodel 4 ай бұрын
Yes they did, they brushed me off and told me I was wrong. Miniart make decent models but they treat their customers poorly.
@kohlenklau399 4 ай бұрын
@@Jonhistorymodel Thanks for the update. They should be more humble as its easy for everyone to meassure. 2-3mm would not have been a big deal but close to 11mm? Miniart does a lot of nice kits but they need to listen to free constructive critique. Ive just finished the carriage for the late version, and so far its a very nice kit. Even though with many small and fiddly bits, that needs proper cleaning to fit well. Its not a beginners kit. However, Ive ordered the Aber Barrel for the Dragon kit to replace it. Cheers
@Jonhistorymodel 4 ай бұрын
@@kohlenklau399 I did the Dragon PAK 40 75mm and that is perfect in every way. Dragon is usually spot on with their research. The Miniart PAK 40 is ok but its barrel is way too short. I just made up the Miniart 75mm in transport mode with a muzzle break cover to hide the wrong length and put it on the back of my halftrack transport where it won’t be noticeable. But I did a 75mm diorama with the Dragon PAK 40 with an awesome resin figure set. Came up sweet. I’d like you to find my videos on it and check it out.
@hellcat64 4 ай бұрын
love the idea with the shelfs
@Jonhistorymodel 4 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, it’s becoming a bit of an obsession and time dump but should be worth the time and effort.
@ArmorModelsbyGlennBartolotti 4 ай бұрын
I’m working on the paddle of the bulge set right now. It’s an older set and they’ve labeled it now as special edition which you just get an extra screw of American weapons and an extra screw of German weapons, but the figures themselves are older the with lots of seam lines that you have to really work on it took me an hour to clean up three figures. And I had to replace all the heads they’re pretty bad with the seam line straight through the nose and mouth, and the expressions were kind of silly. I’m using it to finish up my Stoumount diorama.
@Jonhistorymodel 4 ай бұрын
Interesting
@Jonhistorymodel 4 ай бұрын
Oh no I looked into it! I’ve actually got that kit in my stash! It has two Germans and three US guys. No there is another Winter Uniform tank rider set that’s new and it’s called Ardennes! Not the battle of the bulge! Yes you are correct that is old and I hate the flash through the middle of the face as well. A lot of Miniarts old Soviet figures are like that as well. You have to be careful cleaning up their face.
@iandouthwaite7327 4 ай бұрын
In this day and age why should you have to do so much clean up? Look at the new Tamiya sets (same price!) and you will see that they have taken their figures on to another level. I know that they are a global brand but miniart have to up their game a bit.
@Jonhistorymodel 4 ай бұрын
Everyone has their favourite models. I like Tamiya figures but their poses can be a little dull at times. Just depends on what you are after.
@ArmorModelsbyGlennBartolotti 4 ай бұрын
@@iandouthwaite7327 I need this set to finish what I have started and I don't mind a little work to get this finished.
@matthall143 4 ай бұрын
I've long been a fan of Miniart figures and have loads of them. However, I've noticed that recent figure kits (not other kits) have been a bit soft in their details and do not go together as easily as they did before the move to Poland. Maybe it's the plastic or maybe the sculpts are not as good, but I feel they re not what they used to be. Other kits are still fantastic so please do not think I'm downing this wonderful manufacturer. Anyone else feel this too?
@Jonhistorymodel 4 ай бұрын
I’m not sure mate, I haven’t built these new figures yet. Not sure how they will turn out yet.
@Jonhistorymodel 4 ай бұрын
This set looks very good to me though. Look forward to putting them together.
@_Jaspy_ 4 ай бұрын
Yeah, you are on to something here mate. I've noticed the same thing too.
@Jonhistorymodel 4 ай бұрын
@@_Jaspy_ I’ve only done their older figure kits I believe but this set seems good. I’ll make one up tonight and see what it comes up like
@Jonhistorymodel 4 ай бұрын
And Matt say what you like about Miniart I have no relationship with anyone who sells model supplies. This is an honest opinion channel, no money is involved with this it’s just a passion project.