Airfix RAF Red Arrows Hawk 1/72 | The Inner Nerd

[@jimmyshelton6558]

BRILLIANT JOB ON THE RED ARROWS MODEL

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you, and thanks for watching :)

[@OBOGS]

He makes it look easy

[@PCcardboard1354]

I woke up this morning craving a red arrows build!!! didn't disappoint!

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching! :)

[@Cornet_Tooter]

Looks great, but could do with some polishing compound on the gloss coat to smooth it out. It's a pain in the arse to do but works a treat!

[@ramonrodriguezadam3584]

Beautiful kit, and great build 🙌🏼

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@lancecaldwell3874]

Nice clean work. Look forward too tracking this kit down.

[@GTScaleModelling]

Lovely model. Love the commentary over the slideshow at the end, brilliant!

[@MichaelStephenLordReserei1987]

I have this kit on its way to me, more or less to kill some time until I have a Cylon Raider delivered (build for a buddy). But I wasn't that confident in working on something at this scale. I'm a baby when it comes to the hobby (have only been at it for 9 months give or take)--this gives me some nice ideas with regards to tackling it. Thank you for the video.

[@TrainTracker911]

Facinating! Well done. Great paint job. Now I also know what 1/72 scale looks like compared to your hands (scale perspective).

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@alessiodecarolis]

Great tutorial, but the real difficult job were the decals, really well done!

[@nopants4259]

I've just bought this kit ,but i noticed decal issues , underneath the arrow doesn't line up. I hope mine isn't the same.

[@MrMoosModels]

Hi The Inner Nerd, this is a cracking looking hawk!! Just wondering what red did you use to paint it with? Thanks

[@gavin2651]

Bring on the General!!! Best weapon ever, I was Sf platoon or the Machine gun Platoon, for best part of my career, a brilliant and reliable weapon in its own right and when coupled with the tri pod and c2 sight a real enemy stopper, should never have changed to 5.56, pea shooter springs to mind , SLR and GPMG should have remained the staple, for infantry at least, proper man stoppers, , long live the general, keep up the great channel sir love the content,

[@johnparker1696]

Hi matey I like the results you get with your spray brush. very pro looking. I'm having a go at the 48th Scale Hawk and Gnat double kit by Airfix and The Gnat is a real beauty. Will be looking up your other vids I like the work you do Jon

[@flotrenzy]

Gotta love the Reds

[@greentea7510]

TRENZY!

[@vixonhq3417]

This is a great tutorial as i just bought one today

[@tim-tamsmith8802]

I bought one of these a few months ago and didn't really care to much about it, but after i built it and finished it i really got attached to this kit, even if the left side decal was a bit torn after an incident with my cat. I think this kit deserves more attention, it really is very good and i recommend it to any modellers who are new the the hobby.

[@JustAnotherThisDJ]

Tim-Tam I've just started my first one but immediately realised it looks shot after painting the cockpit parts with the standard paints. I also damaged the chair stickers trying to get them to fit. What equipment would I need to be able to paint like in this video. I'm not continuing it until I get all the right kit;

[@tim-tamsmith8802]

craigyb check23 Well, this kit is rather simple to paint, as it is basically just one colour for about 90% of the model. The key to modelling isn't the right equipment, you could make a beautiful, realistic model with a paintbrush and the right paints. The key is patience and truly raking your time, i used to rush my kits and they turned out terrible, but recently i've been taking hours and hours, delicately painting and gluing and sanding. If you are looking for a list of things and tips to help you with your models though, here you go: Masking Tape, get masking tape. If painting freehand, hold your painting hand with your other hand to help steady it. When painting cockpit canopies, use acrylic paint as it can be easily scratched off with a sharpened sprue or the edge of some tweezers. Get tweezers, they're more useful than you'd think. Try to paint absolutely everything when it's on the sprue, it makes life so much easier. If you're looking for paints and your hobby store doesn't sell humbrol ones (like mine) buy starter kits with different assortments of paints (there is a starter kit version of this kit) Have fun! Honestly you should enjoy making kits, and you don't have to do them exactly right, experiment, for example, i bought two 1:72 Hawker Hurricanes, painted one correctly and the other one i painted black and red, because, well, why not. You will figure things out as you gain more experience in the hobby, i would consider my current abilities as mid-tier. I'm not new, and bad, but i'm not very experienced and great. I can make a model that i am proud of, and that's probably the most important thing.

[@JustAnotherThisDJ]

Tim-Tam awesome mate. That's a great bit of advice. Much appreciated. I just ordered a set of modelling tweezers off eBay.

[@JustAnotherThisDJ]

What about paints? What do you use for a nice clear cover? I already figured out about keeping it on the spruce while painting haha. My cockpit looks crap though. Do you know what the starter set is called or who makes it? Oh and do you use anything to apply to the Paint before attaching the stickers? (Edit-sorry I just seen the bit about paints in your previous post).

[@tim-tamsmith8802]

craigyb check23 The starter kit is by AirFix, it's on their website if you want to check it out. You can use decal solution (highly recommended) however it is not legal everywhere, so my method is just to get a tub of luke-warm water (about the same temperature you would have a bath in) and to hold them in the water for 10-15 seconds. Then, apply carefully and accurately, and use a brush to get rid of any air pockets. You can also apply water with the brush to the decal to flatten it out a bit. Then, once it has been left in place for a little while, get a tissue or paper towel and just dab it carefully to remove excess water. I usually press very hard so it conforms to the model, but this has a chance of damaging the decal so i don't recommend it. You should definitely watch Quick Kits videos, he makes very clear and great videos teaching you the basics of scale modelling, without the fancy gear haha.

[@johnjones-ch5sh]

i note that your cokpit was slightly wider than the fuselage - as i found too. also, i had to fill the join between the canopy front and the nose. i 'finished' [still needs a touch here and there] mine using the humbrol 'red arrow' red and was very pleased with the colour which seemed to me a better finish than the humbrol gloss red. generally a nice kit i think. be aware that in the uk the red arrows versions [several markings finishes available] is in series 2 whilst the 'gloss black' trainer is in series 3.

[@vitoscaletta3886]

Nice build!

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@vitoscaletta3886]

@@TheInnerNerd always a pleasure!

[@Slashexx54]

Looks really good

[@mrifixplanes1813]

Lovely job there! The humbrol tutorial videos says not to use maskol with humbrol clear, but they don't say which way round, do you think that's why a little of the paint came off around the gear door when you peeled off the maskol?

[@TheInnerNerd]

MrIfixplanes I've never seemed go have a problem with the maskol. The only time I have is when the maskol has been completely covered by the paint and dried on hard. If you use it on dried clear, things should be okay and vise versa as long as the base coat os dry before hand

[@finnishmodelling1608]

Looks pretty damn perfect to me!!!

[@ovidiuschley3346]

Excelent work , great airplane !

[@MakingPlasticModels]

Fantastic as usual!!

[@kristinramirez6872]

Joshua Bennett 2gr

[@ModelAndMake]

Great job and video!

[@personanongrata9846]

Looks awesome! What red did you used?

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thank you! I used Tamiya X-7 Gloss Red

[@smokingspitfire1197]

I'm just getting into model building and I definitely like this kind of solid one colour gloss like paint. like on airliners or the reds. do you recommend biting the bullet and getting an airbrush?

[@theinnernerd2603]

Yes definitely! It is very difficult to create a nice smooth & even surface with a hand brush. I use a Sealey AB9321 which cost £30, not the greatest airbrush by far, but good enough to get results you see on my videos. Just remember to thin paints suitably to get the best outcome

[@smokingspitfire1197]

+The Inner Nerd Thanks! Do you use any kind of messaging app I need a bit of advice with a few models I'm building and you seem awesome

[@smokingspitfire1197]

+The Inner Nerd Thanks again but that wasn't what I asked. I mean do you use any sort of social media that I could talk to you on

[@smokingspitfire1197]

+SmokingSpitfire I used a tamiya spray on the red arrow. the paint has gone bubbly. I think this was because I did it outside where there is a lot of moisture. how do I get rid of these?

[@TheInnerNerd]

It may be because if water vapour yes, either in the air or in your airbrush's airline if you sprayed it with one. To get rid of it on your model you will have to wait for the paint to cure (around 1 day) and then sand it down smooth again

[@dinkeydino3901]

What glue did you use? The normal AirFix glue affects the Plastic as its poly cement it reacts to the plastic and that can effect the final outcome of the model.

[@vicparratt7523]

Another great build one question on the underside the straight parts of the arrow decal seem to meet the head different on left to right. Was there a reason for this and is it correct?

[@theinnernerd2603]

Thanks Vic! You're right the decal doesn't match, for some reason one side seemed to be shorter than the other. To be honest I was going to patch it up with left overs but I forgot!

[@honeydew5022]

The Inner Nerd stop faking lol

[@JustAnotherThisDJ]

I just started this model. My first ever. I began painting the cockpit parts then watched this. I immediately repackaged it and put it away. Can you advise me what equipment I need to get to be able to spray paint. I already ruined the cockpit chair stickers X3....

[@TheFoggyjones]

Dude just unpack it again and go for it with what you've got. Have fun doing it. Then think bigger about your next one.

[@officerhughdowning1711]

I personally don't do inner decals because most people won't even notice them! Don't worry, have fun with it

[@Marigold_Tearooms]

Lovely build. What brand paint and colour did you use please?

[@TheInnerNerd]

Thanks! I use a mix of Tamiya acrylics and Mr Hobby Aqueous

[@DaCostaStudio]

Nice work my friend :)

[@Kairasp1]

Sir hi, nicely made model

[@MottysMilitaryModels]

brill vid inner, really great build too !

[@vasili1207]

Throw that maskol in the bin copydex is much better cheaper and won't rip up paint , shame you didn't just make masks for the White decals 1 hour of prep would have saved you so much hassle with the fins decal alignment etc also red sprays lovely on white. I don't talk from experience painting models but painting and building cars full scale, only been doing the scale model stuff a year. Looks awsome none the less p.s the Orange peel is caused bye pressure to high for your clear coat

[@pete7724]

Noooo, copydex removes model paints

[@markrayton6385]

Did you use a white or grey primer under the red ?

[@TheInnerNerd]

White will work best as it will emphasise the red more than a grey would. I use white for all light colours like red or yellow etc.

[@markrayton6385]

@@TheInnerNerd Thanks so much for the mega quick reply. I'm in the middle of doing this model and i was thinking white. Thanks again and excellent work as always.

[@gopherbar]

Hi what airbrush do you use and what mix ratio do you use with your enamel paint

[@TheInnerNerd]

Hello. I use a Harder & Steenbeck Evolution Silverline with a 0.2mm nozzle & I spray at 12psi. My thinning ratios are roughly 50:50 for the enamels however I use Tamiya and Mr Color now over the Humbrol

[@delaunfifield3490]

Where did you get that "riveting tool"? I had never seen one til this video...

[@TheInnerNerd]

DeLaun Fifield I picked it up at a modelling show. You can get them on eBay too, the one I am using is a Chinese company but I know trumpeter so one 👍

[@delaunfifield3490]

Thank you buddy for this info. I am usually a Car modeler, but lately I have dabbled in 1/72 scale jet demo teams. I am currently almost done with a T-4 Blue Angel and I recently bought a Red Arrows combo kit that I have purchased 2 sets of photo-etch for along with different decals (50th anniversary) and window masks..Look me up on Facebook for a "build album" on the Blue Angel..

[@ottelo7773]

Im also building this model but i have built it with the airbrake on so i dont know how to apply the decals that go over it Can i have some help

[@TheInnerNerd]

Hello. So my advice would be to pre-cut the decal before you add it to the water and then the model. Take a measurement so that you can split the decal in the correct place according to the airbrake position and you should be able to apply both pieces in the correct position and not spoil the decal. Hope this helps and good luck with the rest of your build! :)

[@ottelo7773]

@@TheInnerNerd thank you for the advice👍

[@marijnkieboom3506]

what is the exact song that you play in the beginning? i cant find it (i have looked on Gregoire Lourme, but I couldn't find it)

[@frustratid1230]

3 years late lol but I found it kzbin.info/www/bejne/moLaZapvjMyLmbM

[@MrGoyoski]

cordial saludo, me gustaria saber como se llama la herramienta que utiliza para hacer las lineas de los paneles, que marca es gracias

[@ottelo7773]

I have the 1:48scale 50th display season edition but I lost som pieces 😑 look ls amazing would like to builf

[@3bigbignig-abandoned]

build*

[@grahammcrobert7141]

Hi one thing if you are doing another red arrow paint it pink before the red as it stands out better just a hint mate

[@TheInnerNerd]

Yes I have also seen that a silver base coat can be used to make the red pop. I do want to make another red at some point so will use this. Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@KEEM-C]

Is this the medium one or small

[@TheInnerNerd]

If by medium you mean 1/48 and small you mean 1/72. This is the small one

[@KEEM-C]

@@TheInnerNerd ok thank u

[@lenynaise]

How hard did you work?

[@hrvojetasner5173]

what do you use for masking ?

[@theinnernerd2603]

I use regular masking for large areas & the thin yellow tape on the canopy is like a rubbery masking tape in a smaller gauge

[@vojtechspacek5689]

Song in 8:45 ? Please :D

[@frustratid1230]

Kinda late but I found it :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/moLaZapvjMyLmbM

[@jackwithers1384]

What paint did you use

[@TheInnerNerd]

I use Humbrol paints on this one

[@tomeknazgul2346]

The bottom sticker a bit moved apart from that super model

[@edwardmartinpalmer6905]

I’ve built the Revell Hawk T1 and it seem a lot better that the Airfix model

[@rkappaz7185]

What song is this

[@nomadprod.6211]

Fantastic Ghostastic darude - sandstorm

[@officerhughdowning1711]

@@nomadprod.6211 funny

[@officerhughdowning1711]

Nimrod by Elgar

[@JV-kg1dm]

magnificent

[@migliaracer1]

Why is the gloss coat all wrinkly!

[@TheInnerNerd]

I guess you know the answer already but this was before I'd learned how to flat and polish and use a good quality clear coat. We all have to learn by making mistakes and developing.

[@quattobeast]

I have only ever built one Airfix, it was utter garbage, are all of their kits this simple?

[@TheInnerNerd]

They aren't the best, especially 1/72 scales but do offer the chance to scratch build I guess. The He111 is good from experience but I tend to use other manufacturers if they offer the model I am looking for

[@quattobeast]

@@TheInnerNerd seems ok to take a break from such complex models. I like to do a cheap easy kit or a 1:144 kit from time to time to decompress after a very hard build.

[@xanderguldie]

Suprisingly this model has the same problems as the Revell one

[@RahulKulkarniS]

Cool

[@maksmilek6995]

I LIKE JET HAWK

[@robertjensen1438]

Just a comment for the algorithm .

[@ZahidHussain-uk9cv]

The only think he uses to paint is an airbrush

[@TheInnerNerd]

Zahid Hussain 3:11

[@littleflipgaming78]

he cant aford or dosnt enjoy the hoby enofe to want to use cement its not an ecential it is just thre to fill gapes and stuf

[@TheInnerNerd]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3mnlJevgbikp7c

[@ZeldasGhost]

Really Need to wet sand then polish that clear coat. The orange peel effect ruins the realism

[@TheInnerNerd]

This was before I'd found polishing compound etc used for this method. It's now something I do on almost all my later builds after this one. I'd like to remake a Red Arrow now thay I've learned more techniques. Thanks for watching :)

[@arandomyoutuber6634]

You severely misaligned part of the decal on the bottom of that red arrow on the arrow decal so I do not like it amf you didn't realise the whole time so it is worse >:(

[@tomwestwood5318]

Mine were a waste of fucking money

[@smokingspitfire1197]

Tom Westwood red is notoriously difficult without an airbrush

[@JustAnotherThisDJ]

SmokingSpitfire any advice on a decent quality airbrush kit and paints?

[@seanpalmer6801]

Come on ...it's crap no filler an easy fix ...massive orange peel blah blah at you ment to educate others ...soz been so critical but ...

[@TheInnerNerd]

This video is about 5 years old, I've learned a lot since then

[@ralex3697]

Too many decals

[@nomadprod.6211]

Robin Alexander well you to buold the reds or not?

[@davidhenryandthemysterons3220]

NOT YOUR BEST. BY FARE.

[@TheInnerNerd]

Considering this video is almost 5 years old now, I'm not suprised! I've learned a lot in that time and I don't think it's fair to compare it to my latest builds.

[@TheBornDrunk]

As for cockpit gauges and control panel. This is how you can make it look way much better: You need piece of plastic plate around 0.5mm thick, those are sold by tamiya or could be obtained from some plastic package. Then you cut to copy form of original cockpit plate to make it 1:1. Now you mark gauges and buttons as they placed on decal. Now you drill your plastic plate on the places where decal has gauges, buttons, etc. Now you apply decal on original plate as supposed by manufacturer. After that u can glue your drilled plate over decaled original one. This will give you some cool volume, give it a try, Regards

[@TheBornDrunk]

The final result is great, but I have to say, this kit is just awful