Airfix

Episode 3 of the 1/24 Airfix Spitfire build. Steps 24-42. #scalemodel #airfix #spitfire
Chapters for your convenience.
Thanks for watching and be well! Stay tuned for Episode 4 in the New Year.
The micro drill bits are Gyros.
Disclaimer, I have purchased everything you see for personal use.
Camera: Panasonic HC-V550 2k. Neewer mini tripod.
Audio: Hyperx Quadcast Mic, Audacity
Video: PowerDirector 365
Lighting: 3 top-down 750 lumen, 2 kitty-corner 750 lumen.
Intro 0:00
Steps 24-31 Cockpit Tub Detail 0:15
Making PE Seatbelts 5:25
Adding PE Seatbelts 7:28
Steps 32-38 Right Fuselage Detail and Addition 8:04
Steps 39-42 Left Fuselage/Final Cockpit Detail 13:35
Reveal 15:27
Thank You 16:08

[@ericb.davenport9762]

The photography is excellent.

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you so much Eric - appreciated.

[@briancoombe3533]

Beautiful work John. Still waiting down here for delivery. Another week or so I'm told.

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you Brian. That's a bummer, but worth the wait my friend. Be well

[@oldAdger]

Lovely clear explanation, plus great photography, great help as I embark on a 1/24 Spitfire. Thank you 😊

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Excellent, thanks for watching. I really enjoyed that kit, they did a great job designing it. Cheers

[@davidchin350]

Something to be said about large scale, incredible amount of detail. Looks good John. 👍

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you David, you're right buddy. Cheers!

[@johnmclean6498]

There is a calmness about your work that translates to video. I am enjoying the build immensely. One small pick up : the grey wire that goes to the gun switch is actually the brake handle for steering on the ground. Rudder input determines which wheel the air goes to. I think it would be aluminium, so the colour is right.

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you John I really appreciate that. One of the goals of my builds. And also thank you for that clarification on the wire. I figured it was a switch wire. Thanks for watching and the feedback. Cheers

[@lesgl]

The separate piece for the tail wheel area is hopefully for a insert for the retractable tail wheel of the MKVIII Spitfire used in the Middle East and Burma..very nice job on your model..looking forward to seeing more of your build of it

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you so much for watching, I'm just seeing this YT is not great with notification these days. Be well buddy

[@richardsimmons6470]

so glad i saw this on the belts - have ordered the edward set hopefully arrive before new year

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Awesome, Richard. I forgot to mention the Y is wider on the PE than the plastic part and does not go through the opening as much as it should. But a great product. Cheers

[@richardsimmons6470]

@@johnalecsscalemodeling received mine - i think the smaller belt should attach to the underside of the seat with the two holes under the seat . I Should have done that before fixing the seat onto the bulkhead - bit late now -will send photos

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

@@richardsimmons6470 Yes please do would love to see it and thanks for the update. I should have waited for the belts as well before fixing it in. Cheers

[@greybeardmodels]

Great progress John, some useful tips. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thanks for watching Bob. This has been very enjoyable. Cheers!

[@davegoldsmith4020]

John, what you mention as the grey wire is actually the pneumatic brake lever, it connects to a steel cable on the front of the control column. and runs down to the brake control valve mounted between the rudder pedals, which also connects to it so that the pilot can brake one wheel or both, to give him steering on the ground by what's called differential braking. The guns were actually fired pneumatically the pipework coming up the front of the control column. Like the wire on the control grip, love the detail you have in the cockpit.

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Dave, thanks so much for the clarification, I'm always amazed you guys know this kind of detail. And thanks for the why as well. Very interesting. I appreciate you watching, be well. Reveal vid should be up very soon!

[@davegoldsmith4020]

@@johnalecsscalemodeling Your welcome John, in the 70's I worked on the battle of Britain flight spitfires and Hurricanes, and fitted Control columns in both. So spent a lot of time in the cockpit. I also make models, but sadly not to your standard. look forward to the next video

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

@@davegoldsmith4020 Oh wow that must have been so cool to do Dave. Thank you, and again thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Be well

[@plasticmonkey5594]

Lovely work John thanks for sharing Happy modeling

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you Paul!

[@tintobrass532]

Amazing work mate, this is gonna be a great build! All the best, cheers

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you so much buddy! It's been very enjoyable so far. Be well!

[@tintobrass532]

@@johnalecsscalemodeling and you mate!

[@RimsModels]

Great video my friend you doing a stunning job of the spitfire them harnesses look the business great job on the detail painting really like your added detail really makes it stand out have a great Christmas and new year to you and your family 🙏🙏

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you very much, I appreciate that. It's been a very enjoyable build. Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas to you and yours as well.

[@eddielane72]

Fantastic work as always!! Thanks for sharing... have a spiffing Christmas!!

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thanks for watching Edward! You too buddy Merry Christmas

[@septiccalling8341]

This series is fantastic and that’s not a word I use often at all.... I could listen to your voiceover all day as well, so you’re a total winner with me! 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻 One Sub earned

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Wow thank you so much, I appreciate you watching and the sub! Right on buddy, the next episode is edited, need to start the narration. Be well and thanks again.

[@plasticbuzzardmodelshop9715]

Amazing work. Have a Merry Christmas. ~ Thomas

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you Thomas, appreciated. Merry Christmas buddy

[@ThatMofoDamon]

Amazing job done on the cockpit John! Your attention to detail has brought together a highly realistic looking cockpit. Those Eduard seatbelts are in a totally different level and it was a clever addition as well. Thanks for sharing, take care and keep up the good work my friend.

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you so much George, appreciated! Be well!

[@andrewpark6223]

Fantastic build. Im learning so much. Thank you and a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you for watching Andrew, I'm very glad! Merry Christmas to you - cheers

[@plasticalchemist]

Nice build so far. The tail was designed that way to do the mk8 along the line.

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you Nuno. It did seem an over-sight for such a well researched kit. Make me scratch my head! Appreciate the clarification. Cheers

[@toboldlygosmodelworks1973]

nice work John👍👍

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@markfrommontana]

Impressive build of an impressive kit. Happy Holidays.

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you Mark! I would never have realized Redmond and Helena were so far away from each other. Stay warm and safe buddy.

[@davidharrington1133]

Fab!

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi John, the Spitfire is looking great, it's a little big in scale for my stash as I have run out of room to hide kits, I am looking forward yo the rext of your build, hope you and your family had a great Christmas and I also wish you a safe and Happy New Year, bedt regards from a Kiwi living in Australia, you also have another subscrber.

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you Les I really appreciate that. Warm regards to you and yours hope you had a nice Christmas. Cheers!

[@joramamodellbau3987]

Great to see these very detailed work, John. Impressive in every case. It's on the way, to become a great model. Merry Christmas for you and your family, John. All the best for the upcoming new year. Best regards, Joachim

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you Joachim! Very merry Christmas to you and yours. And happy New Year my friend.

[@JeffDonahueScaleModeling]

Hi John, the Spitfire is really looking nice. You do such a nice job editing your videos. I really enjoy watching. Have a great Christmas my friend. Jeff

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thanks for watching Jeff, I appreciate it Buddy. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@scalemodelsnail]

Wow these details are exquisite! Ive just subscribed to your channel!

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you so much! Appreciate you stopping by and already subbed to you, be well!

[@seamybmw]

Fantastic work John a the old milkman he's a crafty beggar watch out for him lol I'm blown away with the details in this kit and good job with the after-market parts they are much better wish you a Merry Christmas and all the best for the new year🎅🎄👍🍻

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Hehe thanks for watching Seamus! Pat Mustard, the hairy-baby maker! Merry Christmas buddy

[@seamybmw]

@@johnalecsscalemodeling LOL

[@Skans153]

Fantastic work!🙂👍Subbed!

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you mate - you too. Cheers

[@Ryker06]

I have this kit on preorder from Hornby's in the UK. Looked at many sites in US and couldn't find it. So, playing the waiting game. I have been following along on Nigel's build. He gave you a call out on his last vid and now I subscribed to your channel. I always look for OCD modelers as they always produce the best results. 🙂 Just kidding, are the Dr. in MD that works for Uncle Sam? Hoping you have a good holiday season. Cheers.

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

I appreciate you watching buddy, that's where I ordered mine direct from Hornby. Same was not available here at the time. It came within a week but mail time right now is abysmal. Nigel is so awesome and I appreciate the sub. I binge all his stuff except the Spit builds, although I cheated and watched one to see what he did in a part. Yeah that's my day job, I'm here in Frederick. Have a great week

[@Ryker06]

@@johnalecsscalemodeling Well, when I ordered, it was listed as pre-order...i.e. none in stock. In addition to slow mail, Airfix is having to produce more of the kits to fill the backlogged requests. It's great that you're not closely following Nigel's build - as you are another YT scale model channel. This way we have at least two good and perhaps, differing perspectives on how to tackle the kit. Hopefully, you get a reprieve from the frigid temps soon.

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

@@Ryker06 Ugh, they probably got hammered with orders. I ordered mine mid Nov. That's cool thanks, his will be the benchmark for sure and I am going to marathon watch his series when I am done. I wanted to make it a person journey. I appreciate you watching, thanks. Yeah, it might be in the 50's later this week! Where are you located? Cheers

[@Ryker06]

Tampa, FL. Yep, I know - so rough here.

[@alanpaisley1034]

Can I ask what’s the name of the drills you use Struggling to get a descent set Thank you

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Hi Alan - yes and sorry I neglected to say which brand they were. Gyros. 0.0135 to 0.039 They bite in nicely. Well rated on Amazon. Cheers

[@alanpaisley1034]

Thanks for your quick response

[@alanpaisley1034]

Forgot to thank you for your videos Really enjoy watching them

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

@@alanpaisley1034 You bet, thank you for watching, I appreciate it. Cheers

[@michaelnaven213]

John I am not getting your notifications so I unsubscribed and resubscribed. Hope that works. As for your videos, they are great and work is fantastic. I hope you had a great Christmas and have a safe and healthy New Year.

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you so much Michael and same to you my friend. I think it's YT, I don't get notified for all kinds of stuff I used to. Be well and thanks for watching!