That tip about drilling the barrels/exhaust is simple but fantastic.
@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын
Yeah, it’s super simple but goes a long way to improving the look of your model!
@that_luftwaffe_pilot87722 жыл бұрын
this made my 1/48 revell b17 look so much better thanks!
@HammerheadModelMaking2 жыл бұрын
awesome! I'm glad I could help. I'm curious what tips you followed to improve your B-17?
@HammerheadModelMaking2 жыл бұрын
Also, I would love to see pictures of your B-17!
@GuySchroeder-q6n2 ай бұрын
You are a wonderful teacher, a produce beautiful work. Thank you for what you do. Your videos are alway well done. Very professional my friend. 💯
@HammerheadModelMaking2 ай бұрын
Thats very kind of you, thank you!
@judygarnhum29922 жыл бұрын
Please keep this up Brett. I love your videos, your explanations are so clear and concise. Greetings from Judy in Nova Scotia, Canada!
@HammerheadModelMaking2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Judy from Canada! Don’t worry, I have a lot of content planned starting with a new build video tomorrow. I will also plan on doing more simple tip videos like this one so stay tuned! Thanks for watching.
@TheKevintegra192 ай бұрын
Great detail tips, thanks for sharing...
@HammerheadModelMaking2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@LTCDRRAZOR Жыл бұрын
For fun barrels, another thing that can be used, depending on your scale, are blunted hypodermic needles. These can easily be cut or just bent and cleanly snapped to give you a flush barrel end, and the slightly pointed end also helps, when heated a bit, in secure installation
@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing that! I'll have to give that a try some time.
@normansmith8184 Жыл бұрын
It was both. Your relaxed style goes a long way to inspire patience aswell. Bravo.
@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@jayrohumbertoguzmanvalenci1351 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this useful tips, for your inspirational modelling techniques, More efective, cheaper, and with a beautyful effect on the models. ¡This Is like the old school! Really! Greetings for you, from Guatemala, The Land of Quetzal Bird, Símbol of Freedom.
@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Thank you for watching!
@chilarai1 Жыл бұрын
Great tips. Never considered figures but now I'm sold. Another money drain 😁
@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын
You and me both!
@jdxah2 жыл бұрын
Great video with great tips. I enjoy your concise and easy to understand explanations.
@HammerheadModelMaking2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! And thanks for watching, hopefully you'll find them useful!
@HotelPapa100 Жыл бұрын
Brake lines are also a great way to invisibly run electricity into a model for lighting or motorizing. You have to run the wire down through the wheel throgh the patch touching the ground and throgh the base. The latter can contain the battery and switch underneath.
@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын
This is a great idea, thank you for sharing!
@asdf98909 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip, this one gave me many ideas!
@SanjayRam-v8r6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great tips!
@HammerheadModelMaking6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@aphanez2 жыл бұрын
This is a great video with loads of interesting tips. But, why the rubbish canned music? Not needed and distracting.
@HammerheadModelMaking2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I've moved away from the music in my more recent videos, concentrating more on commentary. Thank you for the feedback!
@andreagiordano26892 жыл бұрын
hi there, just stumbled upon your vid, which I truly enjoyed 🙂👏I'd like to share a few bits about seat belts. I am used to keep the thin metal which often comes with some medicine casing, like creams or ointments tubes. Quite often it is very thin, thus can be cut and bent easily, and serves well to the scope. Alternatively, I use some aluminium foil, bent in thin stripes and sandwiched between masking tape, to give that little extra of hardness and solidity. Cheers! 🙂
@HammerheadModelMaking2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Its always refreshing to hear of different ways of doing the same thing. I will certainly have to give this a try!
@gregchijoff9959 Жыл бұрын
Excellent super detailing tips. Thank you!
@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@owencheeseman6922 Жыл бұрын
thanks! this was great.
@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@infernumdk2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@HammerheadModelMaking2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@Foksipanter Жыл бұрын
Brett. This is very informative. Keep on doing this stuff we need this. :)
@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын
More to come!
@blacknass19436 ай бұрын
super usfull. thank you !
@HammerheadModelMaking6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jillferguson9260 Жыл бұрын
Wonderfully instructive video. Ferg
@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@stephenkastory23223 жыл бұрын
I am a diabetic and have lost the feeling in my hands so I have to go slow. I like the tips that you have given and will be trying some of them. With the diabetes it takes me a long time to finish anything if at all.
@HammerheadModelMaking3 жыл бұрын
I hope these tips help, I don’t think there is much wrong with going slow. Good luck with your modeling!
@tonygary7611 Жыл бұрын
Great tips and instruction
@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@therebeginner2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. As a beginner, I find the video instructive and very clear (great to see you working step by step while you're commenting). I learned a lot that I'll slowly try to apply to my humble 1/72 models while keeping in mind that the smaller the scale the less the details will be visible, so simplifying them will help too if I understood you well? Thx, once again.
@HammerheadModelMaking2 жыл бұрын
I'm genuinely glad that this is helpful to you, and yes, you can apply any of these tips to 1:72. I've done them all at that scale at some point. Although, truth be told, drilling out gun barrels in 1:72 can be a bit challenging, but still doable! Let me know if there is anything you are curious about as a beginner, I'm trying to find more subjects to do more videos like this one. Brett
@therebeginner2 жыл бұрын
@@HammerheadModelMaking Thx. There are so many stuff I'm interested in as a beginner. I mean everything is new and quite frankly at times can be a little bit intimidating too. Even basic skills like sanding that is probably so basic that few people would even consider it a topic (there are so many various sanding tools and so many different stuff to learn to sand: not everything is a straight line or easy to reach: removing a seam line between the wings and the fuselage without ruining the curve). Ditto for filling and rescribing, ... ;)
@hissycatbuilds Жыл бұрын
Awesome tips, thanks for sharing.
@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@JuanGarcia-up2gz Жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you keep up the good work my friend
@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@gw7648 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this video - excellent tips - excellent presentation style. I’ve been interested in using every one of these on my kits but have been hesitant to try. At some point I’ll try them out using your video as a guide. Right now my focus is on building basic models that look respectable as opposed to creating something that looks like a young child built it. (no offense to young children intended). 😊
@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video and I hope it can be helpful to you. I'm working on some more videos like this, so stay tuned! Nothing wrong with focusing on the basics, thats a really smart thing to do, because a great model can be made or broken in the basics!
@modelmantstewart1292 Жыл бұрын
Very good tips thank you for sharing
@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@worldhistoryminiatureshous97573 жыл бұрын
Great video . Nice from you to share that !
@HammerheadModelMaking3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MVeminor73 жыл бұрын
Hey Brett, this is some great info. Thanks for putting it all together. You simplified the engine wiring. I've never seen it so clear before. Thank You!!! You have a good point about adding the figure. I'm getting into simple bases now. Fantastic video, well worth watching (twice). Thanks for sharing your hobby skills
@HammerheadModelMaking3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@htc4898 Жыл бұрын
Thank you !
@matteopallaroni5265 Жыл бұрын
Hi, for landing gear I use elastic straps, the ones with hooks for packages when loading car. I cut them. The core is made of small round rubber fibers that are perfect to bend, fit and mostly don,t require painting. Just take care that sone new cheap straps are made with square rubber fibers, unfortunately…😢
@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын
Thats not a bad idea, I might have to give it a try sometime!
@jdduran878 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Great info
@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@soppdrake Жыл бұрын
Great tips! Very inspiring 😊
@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@soppdrake Жыл бұрын
@@HammerheadModelMaking I'm currently working on a 1/72nd scale Beaufighter TFX, which has radial engines. The cylinders are moulded, but the "wires" aren't. On the Hercules motors they look more like sinuous exhaust pipes!
@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын
@@soppdrake Sounds interesting, thanks for sharing!
@1932denise2 жыл бұрын
Super video 👌
@HammerheadModelMaking2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@escaperealityhobbies2 жыл бұрын
Well done! It sure adds a lot!!!
@HammerheadModelMaking2 жыл бұрын
I think so too! Thanks for watching!
@escaperealityhobbies2 жыл бұрын
@@HammerheadModelMaking I've subscribed and plan of watching many, many more! I just started my own channel a couple months ago and hopefully I can have fun with it! Take care, Tom
@HammerheadModelMaking2 жыл бұрын
@@escaperealityhobbies Great, much appreciated! I'll be sure to check out your channel! Good luck, Brett
@paulsawyer23268 ай бұрын
Great video on the 5 tips. Question, where did you get the hand drill and bits? Thanks.
@HammerheadModelMaking8 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching, Pin Vise: www.amazon.com/General-70804-4Pc-Pin-Vise/dp/B0031F02NQ/ref=sr_1_14?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.95x4ZJwiKrmvGs2JA5Go8RuvXNPvg_L_L5lCbEsHKrX9w2H4Kds-xv2MiWPf16-JI31jfKoFP9xAjVcSfYnIDh2z7g5m93QbpR5NdtSstZZDAtF4SarS5cLdC1dCmjLnUG8DRYnqG5qK7MUIjMHUVmA590cq6jQnAr_ZYZP3oMbuM68SzPKelsE0St9A6TgeMVRdN1hZmzVCyNmSA3n_Xa_iZCWks1gNeETqFmlGbJEs29gY4WNWkhmT0lu4jAbVS29L9-eknIsZhFjsHIpVxbKbPj0dT0ybhzg1asmC3S8.0TtID8vqU7IQP6Os2igOcjc7-iuDCmsbE2GfT16G7-w&dib_tag=se&keywords=general+pin+vise&qid=1705893873&sr=8-14 Drill Bits: www.amazon.com/WayinTop-Carbide-0-3mm-1-2mm-Circuit-Engraving/dp/B07S636JHY/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=C8V4TPXNSBUJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DoxfFReoMuXZYVcftJhX7NDC3ccfYcZkFsYEnq5EQTvONBHjnA3YYZGzHobK1xjg5mfaNYMTws3aosaw7jLQ_n1kZGQYPfIvIWTKYSqPa4R-SkvS_7Jh6gcZxf6v3sQE36T3aUVHcH-FZqNT3CrCPlu5H6X206-fGA7BgnFmOnmf_rB-fsgndbVcQT9kPlGo1DbaQsA8zf4Qu4Jchpi5otPlkSNrvfz0lGy7bC7Uw6rp7bVogqXtBFKz3dqPNCrG3FU0iOvsfDIwUdKLnl6FUnlCIvsRX4bRjr5I05qPXN0.Sj9MhP9sSXX5M9yqHNhw9cs7tKlMieuLZxBSyECxD8Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=micro+drill+bits&qid=1705893918&sprefix=micro+drill+bits%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-3-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
@jorgepielach81372 жыл бұрын
Very interesting..!! George from Argentina..
@HammerheadModelMaking2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@theoutlawjoseywales8711 Жыл бұрын
What drill is that you used? I found drill bits like you show, but not your pin vise... Thank you!!! Great "how to" video!
@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын
Here is the pin vise I use: www.amazon.com/General-Tools-75801-Pin-Vise/dp/B000OR0TIC/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=general+pin+vise&qid=1682728227&sr=8-10 cheap but effective! Thanks for watching!
@kenshin73himura70 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this awesome video! If it's not too much trouble, what size gauge wire would you recommend for 1/72 and 1/48 size models? Thanks
@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed the video, no trouble at all! I typically use a combination of 30 and 22 gauge wires for both 72nd and 48th scale models, I will lean more towards the large wire for 48 and the smaller for 72, but it wouldn't be uncommon for me to use both on the same model.
@kenshin73himura70 Жыл бұрын
@@HammerheadModelMaking Awesome broham! I've seen it done before, but I guess the time wasn't right. Time is now to take my modeling to another level. Keep the tips coming! 👍🤘
3 жыл бұрын
Great work. Very nice video. Greetings. Aleš 😎👍
@HammerheadModelMaking3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@supercededman2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video.
@HammerheadModelMaking2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm working on more of these types of videos.
@ninus173 жыл бұрын
good video as always, but when you speak the sound still only comes out of the left audio channel. im not saying i could do better, but it may be a simple setting in either your audio software or your edditing software.
@HammerheadModelMaking3 жыл бұрын
I'll have to keep playing around with the settings, appreciate the feedback!
@supercededman2 жыл бұрын
Thought I was going nuts, too! Lol.
@darrellid7 ай бұрын
I'd advise against figures if they are going to come out looking cartoony. It's all personal preference, but for me, they can really detract from the model if not done well.
@HammerheadModelMaking7 ай бұрын
I mean, that could be said about any aspect, if not done well can be a detractor, but like you said, its definitely personal preference. Cheers!
@josephlau84765 ай бұрын
I like to play with model too.
@HammerheadModelMaking5 ай бұрын
Nice!
@gonzalomendoza3152 Жыл бұрын
Hello! I loved this video. I do have a silly question. Where did you get the personalized cutting mat? I love it!
@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for watching. Glad you enjoy the videos. The cutting mat I got from a small local print shop in my home town. It was something of a one off, just trying it out.
@1romcat2 жыл бұрын
What gauge wire for ignition, brake lines and radio wires in 1/72 scale? Thanks.
@HammerheadModelMaking2 жыл бұрын
I use 30 guage wire for most 1:72 scale projects.
@1romcat2 жыл бұрын
@@HammerheadModelMaking thanks Brett!
@HammerheadModelMaking2 жыл бұрын
@@1romcat you’re welcome!
@gillesbueno1153 Жыл бұрын
Check ! Thank you for your remark regarding prices of drills as explained in your answer. I erased my comment/observation and your answer came out with it…sorry. Take it easy.Gilles
@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын
No worries! Take care!
@yvngdann67572 жыл бұрын
I wanna get into this hobby so bad but i have no clue how to start. Is there any tips on how someone can get started!?
@limcw60922 жыл бұрын
Find the closest hobby store near you, the people there should have helpful advice
@supercededman2 жыл бұрын
I have just started again after 40 years off. I bought myself a couple of the airfix starter kits, to ease my way back into it. Very simple kits - the 1/72 Spitfire Vc is easy to brush paint, but don't use the kit paints! Buy some cheap but good paints. I bought Vallejo acrylics. Cheers.
@gdubzyau55035 ай бұрын
KZbin was my best friend and hobby shop as well. It takes years to become a pro but just start small and build from that. Over time your skill tools and supplies will grow and it gets easier
@Ensign_Cthulhu6 ай бұрын
3:39 - I'm trying to imagine doing this for a 1:72 kit and my brain is breaking.
@HammerheadModelMaking6 ай бұрын
Ha ha, it can be a little daunting, but I promise its possible!
@billaicklen99145 ай бұрын
Where did you get the chuck/handle for your drill bits? Brand?
@HammerheadModelMaking5 ай бұрын
Here you go: www.amazon.com/General-Tools-75801-Pin-Vise/dp/B000OR0TIC/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2JEFFA0UUK12U&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MgJlVuVjs5-IGh6_Bk2Quvq6bGdtn_e08cylEgUv9O6LdhsIoNmx5ortYNoT86JNTZQXsVOFcvN2_1s4XHxhtdCNvNLuyHipXrh_ATFkSav90S8M4GGOK3Aq3cJeFejPeg0dSIsS3Qn9n9Q-33acIO-87AK8Gm-41xJjJX6MVC2cKIWpJEKiGAx5yLGpD0Du_zpBSZYfBGyWVufn4Tp9PsMXrPq6eQYK5H6Yy_WIZkRpyjhL2TTG9fufjUaK1q-ChBN8KTVG3hauAStQDKNv6rWVMIvrYV1AXhgNMp0sNyM.Vo_kiGj3-kch7TO3kxx9okHDTSivrstnpR7vHE3QGZ0&dib_tag=se&keywords=general+pin+vise&qid=1712777696&sprefix=general+pin+vise%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-6
@Goosen. Жыл бұрын
Hey Brett, so I made an A-10c thunderbolt II from italeri model #1376 and the plane is super tail heavy any tips would help please. Thanks.
@HammerheadModelMaking Жыл бұрын
If the kit is already done, it might be difficult to do something about it unless you want to try some surgery or glue it down to a base. I find the easiest method for avoiding a tail sitting aircraft is to add fishing weights to the nose. Depending on where you live, fishing weights can be inexpensive and come in different sizes.
@Goosen. Жыл бұрын
@@HammerheadModelMaking thanks I might try BBs or try gluing it to a base.
@cjkirkland23342 жыл бұрын
great tips. what size drill bits?
@HammerheadModelMaking2 жыл бұрын
You know, off hand I am not sure, the drill bits I bought were off of Amazon and they do not identify their sizes.
@supercededman2 жыл бұрын
@@HammerheadModelMaking they are colour coded. Not sure what size they are, but I always start as small as I can. If I need to, I can use next size up. I'm building the Airfix 1/48 Mustang after watching ur build. Great kit - drilled where u did, too. Not quite as good, but ok for my first attempt. Thankyou!
@mattpbent10 ай бұрын
Turn down the damn music 😮
@HammerheadModelMaking10 ай бұрын
Yeah, I learned my lesson, I've stopped doing music.
@dicksmith355311 ай бұрын
excellent thanks
@SirEatsCrackAlot2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Details I simply hadn't thought of, thanks for making this.