Airfix 1:72 B-25 C/D Mitchell

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

At 17:22 I've been asked what the tool is called and I've sadly forgotten. It's called a "Model Pal", and no I don't know where you buy one, sorry.

[@ENB1968]

Micro Mark makes one for $13.99 www.micromark.com/Model-Pal-Vacuum-Pickup-Tool?gclid=Cj0KCQjwlMaGBhD3ARIsAPvWd6jKMQESO4Tc_WPAmCxTuF-RLQuAJz4UBp5DhjppmJMMsB9COqDbEuYaAs_WEALw_wcB

[@guycroxford8192]

@@ENB1968 pretty cool imo

[@blacknass1943]

the outer coloring is impressiv nice.

[@yukhyx4096]

My father flew the B25 during the war. Your care in building this beautiful B25 and the music remind me of him and the few stories that he told. Thank you.

[@beuford1982]

Beautiful craftsmanship! This build video was an absolute joy to watch with all the fine detail work that you did and the perfect music to compliment it!

[@grownjohnboy]

Thank you for showing me how good these aeroplanes look. I have a cannon version that is hidden in my stash. I also have a Monogram kit finished in the '80's that is only as good as that kit was out of the box. Your work has just shortlisted my next Summer's cottage effort.

[@Ewen6177]

Between the music and your skill at this art, I'm breathless and awed. Beautiful just beautiful.

[@dallashopkins884]

BEAUTIFUL Model, BEAUTIFUL Music, AMAZING Detail !! Thoroughly enjoyed viewing!!

[@camrenwick]

You're a craftsman. So much detail in the making. It looks great.

[@williamroars8336]

Very watchable and enjoyable video. Amazing work on the build from the music score to the end result beautiful. Thank you for posting this.

[@jeffharper9703]

R.T.I.D.F.T.P.G.S.T.Q. CHEERIE'O DADDY'O

[@charlesmiddleton3247]

As a kid growing up in the 60's, we never had much. But, now and then I would get a model car or plane. Man, I cherished those moments! Taking the time to read the directions, patiently putting it all together and marvelling at its design. Only to have my younger brother eventually get a hold of it and pull parts off it or destroy it completely. You talk about someone going ballistic...............

[@danielbritton8588]

My favorite aircraft of all time. It seems like living through magic during every build. Got an HK in the wings. I picked up an extra set of Proteus figures from Jimmy Flintstone to alter as crew for the plane in flight. Nice build & job you did with yours. I like this very much.

[@neilhaas]

My favorite aircraft bomber of all time too. ❤😊🎉🤩☺️🤗

[@Twister051]

Man!, that is one impressive piece of modeling! Congratulations!

[@howardamey7228]

Truly an outstanding job AND a sincere love of history and how things were. Excellent!

[@s.f5197]

The amount of details is impressive..you really did a great job 👍👌

[@BasicModelling]

Stunning model.... Your eye for detail puts the rest of us to shame yet again!! :) Had a chance to buy this kit when I went to Clacton yesterday as they had it on the shelf in the hobby shop, but I ended up with the Airfix 1/48 Bolton Paul Defiant NF.I 'Night Fighter' kit instead. I have the OLD tool Airfix Mitchell though, and also the kit that Revell issued a few years ago now, which up until now was one of the best Mitchell kits on the market.. until Airfix released this. :)

[@andrewnoonan4044]

How did your Marauder build go Rob?

[@GYRUSS]

Amazing....not a fingerprint in sight. Seriously you have done a marvellous job.

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

There's one giant thumbprint.... on the inside of the bomb bay, just so I can have a jinx free build :D

[@rvillgaming6306]

Beautiful, Beautiful, BEAUTIFUL model well done! I'm currently in the process of starting to build a B-25J kit I've had since Christmas, idk why I put it away, but watching your well done video on you making your model has given me the inspiration to start on mine, keep up the good, no........amazing work!

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Thank you very much, and best of luck with your B-25 :)

[@MrMcDaver]

Incredible work on that model. The detail you put into it is amazing. You are a true artist. Thanks for the inspiration to get back into model building.

[@michaeltruhett4170]

Fantastic! One of the best I’ve seen on KZbin. You certainly do amazing work. Thank you for sharing!

[@vasili1207]

I love the idea of the aftermarket nose weight incorporated into the model that's abrilliant idea. Mojo was alive and kicking on this one. Simply brilliant

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Yeah, its a great idea. Sadly it didn't quite do enough so there's a bunch of lead stuffed in the nacelles. I had a lot of fun with this one, but I was really pleased to finally see it completed and done ha ha :)

[@vasili1207]

@@rebelsatcloudnine I know what you mean, would have you enjoyed it more without filming the process? Done my first youtube build not so long ago it's a bit of a ball ache. But we do appreciate it. Take care buddy

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

No, there were a few times I just had enough of the kit and I wanted it to just be done so I could work on a few other projects. Since this was a summer build I didn't have all the time to dedicate to this so I'd get distracted by real life.

[@scotthaddad563]

Beautiful work on a very sexy plane! My dad was nose gunner in a B-24 during World War II and second radio man. His plane had a mouse throwing a bomb on the nose. It was called Super Mouse! There were a lot of planes adorned with naughty nose art as well. I have many photographs of nose art that my dad took during the war.

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

That is really cool Scott. It's always fun to see comments like yours from people who have connections like this to aircraft. If I ever find the Hasegawa 1:72 B-24 for a good price, I think I'll consider making it the Supermouse. Since he was the nose gunner, I assume this was the B-24J variant?

[@scotthaddad563]

rebelsatcloudnine I’m not sure of the exact variation of the plane but I believe that he mentioned that there were twin fifties in the nose which is different that the model shown here.

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

This is a B-25 Mitchell, you said B-24 Liberator.

[@scotthaddad563]

Wow. How could I watch this whole video and not notice that this is a B-25? I must be getting old not to notice the absence of two more engines and totally ignore the description. I just watched your video on the Lancaster at the Museum and couldn’t help but notice the similarity to the B-24.

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

No worries Scott, it happens. I've been working on and off again on a few Lancaster models so stay tuned for those in the future.

[@eottoe2001]

Loved the build. Was hoping for Canadian insignias but really liked the desert colors for this. TY.

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Well if its any consolation the radio operators on these B-25's were RCAF. Since the U.S were new to the area Canadians flew with them to tell the British that they were friendly. That's the main reason why I chose this scheme.

[@eottoe2001]

@@rebelsatcloudnine Good info. TY.

[@ronmac9522]

Beautiful kit brought to life with your skills. You sir are a Jedi knight of model building.

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Wow, thanks for that Ron :D How are you doing?

[@ronmac9522]

@@rebelsatcloudnine I'm fine thanks. I'm working on a airfix 1/72 Bristol Blenheim mk1 at the moment. It's a nice little kit except for the 3piece canopy. Hope you and your family are well?

[@ianjackson7515]

Very nicely done - Mine hit the bench only yesterday and already decided to get m'self another !! Best from NZ.

[@modart6339]

Fantastic build!! Every single detail and process of this build is amazing! Keep up the good work!! :)

[@larrysouthern5098]

Great job!! Putting those wires on the model shows great skill and nerves!!! The rotating video of the airplane at the end is superb!!!

[@b-luv339]

Beautiful craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing.

[@toddm5337]

That twenty-five Mitchell look like she just came off the aircraft carrier heading towards Tokyo, I dig the detail, and the music also. Carry on hoorah :-)

[@toddm5337]

El Bee how do you fix a broom handle painted black :-) good call though hoorah 👍🇨🇱

[@timcruse9054]

Brilliant video many thanks - fantastic build and paint job, really like the model and colour scheme. Thanks for sharing.

[@matthillsscalemodels7067]

Brilliant build and i am not very often lost for words but ,you have done it again a very outstanding build,well done mate

[@UKscalemodeller]

I could watch your work all day. Beautiful work.

[@miroslavbulajic3481]

Beautiful model and well made model kit. Your scale modeling skills and paint job are excellent too!

[@jesusmares5355]

Excelente, cuánto costó armar este modelo a escala?.. en cuanto esta valuado en dólares?..

[@ploppysonofploppy6066]

Beautiful and educational. Just like my old French Teacher. 😁

[@patrickmorley9634]

Was your French teacher Ms. O’rourke?

[@ploppysonofploppy6066]

@@patrickmorley9634 Her name was Wilde. To this day I keep wondering if she was.😌

[@InternationalBritishModeler]

Super looking result with another great looking new release from Airfix. 👍👍🙂

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Thank you Martin :)

[@InternationalBritishModeler]

You're welcome : )

[@dynastyflier]

Wow... You mastered once again! Simply beautiful model building with precision and beautiful BGM. But you didn't sock the model in the soapy water this time...

[@perrymac]

A great build. The musical score is a perfect fit!

[@bpezzano1]

Awesome work,my friend! So good to see your build again.

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Thank you, it was really fun to be editing this video, which hasn't happened in a long time.

[@alstokesveteranfilmmaker913]

Puts me in mind of the 1/72 Airfix B.25 I made (back 1968) based on the Psychedelic Monster - which was the 'form up' camera plane Spitfire Productions used on the (real world) filming of "Battle of Britain." They used the most lurid colour scheme they could think of and matching their colours was a right mission. Why? Because my father was a technician on the picture at Duxford (or North Wield) and he showed me a picture of their B.25. Wild. Your version is undoubtedly better but your vid' dragged up that long ago memory. Well done, Sir!

[@carlosperaro1605]

Loved the music. Pretty relaxing.

[@andrewluchsinger]

Very Sweet Build. This video was a recommended by youtube. I'm glad they did. Looks like I will have to build another one.

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Thank you very much Andrew, I've been away from KZbin for a while now, but I'm starting to get back into videos again. Got a few projects on the go, hope to have some more up soon :D

[@andrewluchsinger]

I wish I had the talent to make videos. Most of my work is in audio. As is my vocation, radio.

[@1955mouse]

I just wish I could do that good, awesome job, always enjoy watching you build these kits, THANX!!

[@Kairasp1]

Amazing, a very well made model, as usual very delighted by your superb work. Keep them coming.

[@ScaleModelKitReview]

Very nice work and its really good to see your videos again.

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Thanks Steve, sad to say it's been almost a year since my last build video.

[@HamilkarBarkasScaleModelling]

Spectacular model! The kit looks really nice too, some clever engineering.

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Wow thanks man :D Yes Airfix did some really clever stuff with this kit, it was very impressive.

[@nerd1059]

Great video. Love the music and the camera work. Very well done.

[@gerry1337]

Absolutely superb build and meticulous detailing thanks you for sharing I learnt a lot. I like the way you describe you videos not too much but just enough again many thanks.

[@spreadeagled5654]

Nice kit in 1/72 scale. I have just built a B-25 C/D kit in 1/48 scale by Academy. That’s another good kit.

[@ModelMinutes]

Amazing work! Your kit looks great :)

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Thank you MM, I'm glad that I've finally got it done.

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

What am I supposed to tell?

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

I'm sorry I really don't understand. "they need help" as in what? What is me mentioning the group going to do? I'm just trying to understand this all.

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

But what do they need help with?

[@MrPolicekarim]

Just tell your viewers about the group please.

[@ΠΕΡΙΚΛΗΣΚΟΚΟΣΗΣ]

THAT'S INCREDIBLE !!! CONGRATULATIONS !!!

[@wnwtwine]

This is absolutely incredible! Great job.

[@mtaylor44]

Excellent build! I always look forward to your build videos and have enjoyed every one of them. This kit is on my want list and I am glad to see it is a new mold Airfix kit (unlike the re-release of their old B-26 kit). In the past, I used to avoid Airfix kits, but the new kits are fantastic and great value. This looks like another well-engineered kit, but I do not like the marking choices that Airfix made. There were so many other aircraft/squadrons to choose from. Since most served in the Pacific at least one of the choices should have been from that theater. I will look for some aftermarket decals to replace them.

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Thank you very much Michael :D I agree completely, the schemes are a bummer. Although this "Desert Warrior" is interesting, I really wish they would have made the B variant (parts for that are included) and had a Dolittle raider or something. These options just don't really grab ones attention.

[@t.s.127]

amazing build and Video too. the music is very good. i like your job 👍👍

[@kurk1701a]

That is one fine looking aircraft, great work

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Thank you Captain :D

[@JedenSiedemDwa]

Great done. Nice result. Very calming music. All the best for you! ;)

[@normanddenis4709]

You are an artist, buddy !

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Thank you, I treat my projects more as art than accurate historical subjects. I think that accuracy is valuable, but art is more eye catching.

[@thomaskolb8785]

Beautiful work... very relaxing video too! BTW, I am so glad that you didn't add chipping to the propellers. Modelers keep doing that all the time, but in the real world, chipped props blades were replaced or repaired instantly as they would otherwise be dangerous to fly with.

[@jerryhaworth]

A lovely build, cant wait to start on mine. Well done.

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Hi Jerry, you will love this kit a home runner from Airfix.

[@noahday3529]

Looks awesome, I’m getting close to finishing this same one

[@MottysMilitaryModels]

Fantastic work brother. I still keep thinking whether to buy the odd 1/72nd scale again . If I did that kit is one of my most wanted. Stunning work

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Thanks Steve :D If you were to get into this scale I agree this is a kit worth owning and building. It was a very rewarding build. The only real downside is that it requires a lot of weight to keep the nose down.

[@spreadeagled5654]

Good job! A nice kit in 1/72 scale. 👍 If you’re looking for a good B-25 C/D kit in 1/48 scale, get the Academy kit. They made the “Doolittle Raider” version and also the “Pacific Theater” strafer gun nose version. I built both of them. Great kits too. 👍

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

I'd love to grab that kit one day, especially the gun nose version, it looks like a really fun kit :D

[@jonathanjackson5255]

Bought this kit a year a go. This has given me the courage to build it

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Good for you Jonathan :) I hope you have as much fun with you kit as I did with this one.

[@johnprice7303]

Oh my word! a true thing of beauty! Simply that!

[@NazaModelArtScaleModelsZone]

Nice step by step Video Sir 👍👍👍

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Thank you very much :)

[@martincruz2453]

Beautiful work!!! Am from México City!!

[@EventHorizonModels]

love it!! another beautiful model, now I want one

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

But in 1:32nd scale right? :)

[@jessicaread4880]

everything is just great about this build which I just acquired but I am finging that it is all just too close and needs to pull back a touch. It also jumps and I don't get to see how you put it all together. great thanks for sharing.

[@matthausrex5973]

Good to see you back, Great video and hope you're doing okay!

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Pretty good I think. I've got a few more builds on the way.

[@billhuber2964]

I salute you sir. Fantastic job.

[@dougallen8466]

Excellent build, wish I had such talents

[@robbiestephens49]

Beautiful build

[@josepjosafrex568]

Hi from Barcelona !! you're really a great modelist, very good and instructive job ... by the way, could you please tell me the name of this great selected chill out musik ? thank you and look forward for new stuff.

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Thank you Josep, the music is in the video description

[@josepjosafrex568]

@@rebelsatcloudnine Thank you

[@markhorsburgh3989]

Beautiful work 👍

[@edwardramirez8768]

Awesome work

[@stuco81]

That plastic polish worked wonders on the canopies! May have to try some.

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

I much prefer it to Future/Klear. I've found that it does the same thing (if not better) without dipping the clear parts and waiting for them to dry.

[@normansmith9378]

Awesome work, great video!

[@jsidaho1957]

Great looking model Rebel !

[@Secutor013]

Hey thats a prety cool build 👍👍👍👍👍

[@-sailboatmodel]

Beautiful model!

[@duncankent1330]

Hiya what name and make is the air brush and what air compresser is it please great build very tidy I've just started this hobby at 44 years old I've done the American p50 and doing this as my 2nd build but unsure if the kit I need I've got the basic tools and matt ect I hope to one day be able to build at least half as good as yourself one day.... All the best from East Midlands United Kingdom

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Thank you Duncan, and greetings from Alberta Canada :) I use a Tamiya HG Superfine III, but for a beginner airbrush there's nothing better than an Iwata NEO CN. This was the first airbrush that I used, and it lasted really well for it's 5-year warranty. I like it because it's a very new user friendly without being overly complicated as some more high-end brushes tend to be. And you can get some really great results with it. I don't know the manufacturer of my compressor, on the other hand, it's a simple generic (and noisy) compressor. It shoots about 25 PSI so that's basically all that I need, I have a control on it for less air.

[@duncankent1330]

@@rebelsatcloudnine thanks mate I got a cheap one from amazon I guess it's an OK 1 I can cut my teeth on it without it costing on arm an a leg cheers chappie. Im loving your videos and I'm getting a feel for it all now I hope to do a diarorna soon we'll within next few months once again thanks for all the very valuable information god I rember hsvi g to buy magazines and visit the library bk in my day hooray for KZbin

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

@@duncankent1330 That's a really good point, as a lot of learning to airbrush is trail and error, and that includes maintenance of the airbrush. If I can offer any advice on that subject it's to try and not get frustrated by the airbrush, they take a while to get the hang of, but once you do the world is yours :)

[@davidpreneta3805]

Excellent model, well done! And I have two questions, I hope someone responds. Wouldn't mineral spirits take off any of the paint when removing the wash with a brush? And, after the decals are applied would it make sense to use a knife to scribe along the panel lines instead of having the decals sit right on top? I've always wondered about my second question.

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

No, because the Mineral Spirits is only reacting to the oil paints. It can take off acrylic if you are really aggressive with the Spirits. I used a good gloss coat before the oils to protect the surface layer. That's what I did to the decals after they had settled onto the model. I took a new knife and cut the decals in the panel lines, then I added more decal solvents to help the new edges conform to the surface.

[@toddm5337]

Good work, very nice music.

[@ianblackman2144]

Very nice work

[@rubentrevino6288]

Wow superb piece,

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Thank you very much Ruben :D

[@ivopeixoto7988]

Amazing, a Master's job!

[@MDarkSide]

Great built. I love it

[@Envaco1]

Beautiful. Thanks.

[@apollo9782]

Superb build!!!

[@martinradcliffe4798]

Lovely build.

[@wingviewrc]

After building the same kit, there is one all difference. Mine looks like a model from a 3 year old, and yours looks like one just out of the assembly line

[@billclarke5916]

Lovely Job

[@Myfactory62]

Good work on the canopy,very clear.

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

That's all the work of the Novus cleaner. Makes it so that I don't have to dip the clear parts in Future/Klear.

[@robertlundstrom8061]

I love the use of Ever Mindful as your soundtrack to complement your excellent build. I wish you could explain what adhesives you are using where. Thank you.

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Hello Robert and thank you. What do you mean by adhesives and I'll do my best to answer?

[@robertlundstrom8061]

By adhesives, I mean all the different type of glues you use to build the models. I am new to plastic and only have used cyanoacrilics in my rc models.

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

I featured all of the glues used in the video. If there is one in specific you need identified I'll do my best to provide info on it.

[@2-Hands]

NICE Build, any problems to look out for during the build??? Getting ready to start building one for a local Museum in my hometown.

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Wow that's really cool congratz on that :) Nothing that really comes to mind, the plugs for the props are wobbly and need reinforcing. And not a fault of the kit but an issue with the B-25 in general is that it needs a lot of weight to stay on it's nose.

[@2-Hands]

"Thanks" for the information, I will keep that in mind.

[@nitropfunk]

That's a beautiful model

[@joecalobeer6396]

That was very entertaining! Reminded me of the movie Catch 22. I could see Rosarian in the nose of your model asking where his parachute is 😳 I’ve got a few questions though. #1.Is this airplane currently in a museum? The nose art kinda reminds me of the history of a B25 and it’s exploits in North Africa during WWII with it citations listed. #2. Why is a British tail flash on the vertical stabs? Is there an American version that uses that kind of identification? #3. What did you do to make it NOT be a tail sitter? The real-estate is at a premium in that nose. And #4. What was that tool you used applying the tail gunners glass? Does it use vacuum? If so, I need one of those! Beautiful job!👍🏼

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

"Where the hell is my parachute"? 1. Not that I'm aware of. This B-25 was similar to the B-17 Memphis Belle as it was the first to finish its tour of duty. The map on the nose was to show the locations that were bombed. 2. I believe that this was because it was when the U.S first joined in one the war. They were fighting alongside the British at this point and being shot down. So the solution was to add Canadian radio operators to the U.S crews. These Canadians in the RCAF would guide the American pilots around the British locations so that they wouldn't get shot at. 3. Aside from the Scale Aircraft Conversions white metal set, I added a lot of weight to behind the cockpit, and they still wasn't enough so I had to add more behind the firewalls in the nacelles. 4. I can't remember what that thing is called but yeah it's a little suction cup tool. Basically like a pipette, I don't use it that much but when I do I really need it so I'm glad that I bought it.

[@twallace71a]

"...and don't forget General Dreadle wants to see a nice, tight bombing pattern on those areal photographs."

[@munchkinmodelingman72GAM2]

amazing work you did on the kit. you must have the steadiest hands I have ever seen.

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Thank you very much, not sure how steady my hands really are however.

[@Phil684]

Wow, amazing work !!!

[@Drewsmodels]

Beautiful! Great build!

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Thank you very much Drew

[@Drewsmodels]

rebelsatcloudnine did you use a varnish to protect the finish from the mineral spirits/wash?

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

It's just a few layers of Future/Klear given at 24-48 hours to properly cure and harden. I know a lot of modelers are opposed to using it, but I think that it does it's job for what I need.

[@Drewsmodels]

It's like any other product in modeling, many swear by it...many swear at it. I have some, but need to practice shooting it with my airbrush. Tried once and got some "pooling". A lot of great modelers, like you, use it! Have a good weekend! Drew

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Ha ha, yes that is very true :)I will only paint it on with a brush. I do not like airbrushing it as I find it too runny, and the smell or it through an airbrush makes me sick.

[@josealejandroalvaradobotei8584]

Feliz año 2020 desde Chile y gran trabajo felicidades 👍👍

[@josealejandroalvaradobotei8584]

Excelente video desde Chile abrazo me encanta los aviones el aeromodelismo gran trabajo 🤟🤟🤟🤟