Airfix's 1/72 Ju. 52 (Full Build)

[@colinritchie1757]

Ah memories of pocket money and a trip to Woolies, returning with the latest Airfix masterpiece usually thrown together is a flurry of spilt glue and paint - my finished kits NEVER looked as good as these models , wonderful work Greg

[@timwingham8952]

Not forgetting staring in awe at some Roy Cross box art!

[@stuartbailey9941]

OMG I was exactly the same. Happy days, 2/- pocket money bought a single engine but if I wanted a twin I had to save up as they were 3/6d.

[@colinritchie1757]

@@stuartbailey9941 happier simpler and less expensive days indeed , ,

[@jebidiahjacksoniii6073]

Did'nt we all do the same thing? Life was better then. (And yeah I mean that. ) Things like models taught young hands how to build and engineer. It made us better people. Follow instrucions etc.and have fun. Stay out of trouble. Hastily slapped together? Yes. But memories we built last forever. Those are still intact, and far outlasted the kits. As an aside? America was always great. Don't let anyone tell you different..

[@colinritchie1757]

@@jebidiahjacksoniii6073 I agree wholeheartedly and as for the aside, I really couldn't agree more with you

[@georgecoventry8441]

I built that one way back in the 1960's. An interesting kit, but it's been much surpassed by later kits from Italeri. You've done a fine job on it.

[@markbehr88]

Excellent work. It looks terrific. The old kits are what drew me to your channel.

[@mattdaugherty7865]

The first JU-52 I remember seeing was at the beginning of “Where Eagles Dare”. I loved the winter camouflage!

[@twelve_birds]

I love your style - not just the builds, but also the videos! they have this calm and funny vibe. keep ‘em coming!

[@allanrichards3752]

As with others you brought back some memories with this kit. I got it when we went to Wales for the family holiday in 1969. I can also remember making a total mess of putting the decals on the corrugations and getting rather upset. In the end my dad painted the crosses and some numbers on it for me. I think you have made rather a better job of it than I did back in the day.

[@gillkitten1]

I thoroughly enjoyed this build, it brought back many happy memories from my childhood.

[@nikjohnson9968]

as a 65 year old old school modeller, i love your videos. there is something really satisfying about bringing an old model to life. too many modern kits feel like shake and bake to me

[@GregsModels]

Thanks, there are some great models to be made from the past. It's just a matter of putting some effort in, which is what modelling should be all about.

[@fernlenker]

@@GregsModels effort ! to like what ever you do... you are my Master Yoda in Kitbuilding =) there is no try... =))

[@anxiousjim]

Yet another fantastic video, where I’ve learnt a few more tricks. Thanks Greg

[@williamkoppos7039]

Very good! I like your calm narration (with humor), lack of intrusive music, and of course a nicely done model. And I learned a few new tricks as well. Bravo.

[@jonkirman6946]

Great to have you back Greg really enjoyed the build nice touch with decals& cocktail stick looked spot on you make painting look so easy &shading looking forward to your next one many thanks stay safe jon

[@bobz1736]

I always love your tips and the way you do things a little differently... you can tell this comes from years of experience. Thank you 🙏

[@alessiodecarolis]

Astounding job, these (very) old Airfix kits really show their age. The pilots where the same of my old, first Airfix kit, the DB Boston!

[@raytheron]

Oh, what fond memories of building these old Airfix kits as a lad! The one you built is a 1975 moulding, and it turned out great!

[@DavidMartin-ym2te]

This is much older than that. Certainly 60s

[@raytheron]

According to Scalemates this is a 1975 moulding. Perhaps you should let them know they're wrong 🤣

[@javiergilvidal1558]

@@raytheron No, the red band on the boxtop artwork shows it's a first edition, 1965. Anyway, I don't know what you mean by "moulding". The moulds are 1965 vintage, and if you produce a kit from them today, it will still be a 1965 "moulding"....

[@bugler75]

Fantastic result 👍🏼 very inspiring Greg. All the best, Ian

[@charliemessenger6537]

A true silk purse from a sows ear. A splinter camo scheme detracts from a multitude of shortcomings. Great model build.

[@jonathanhudak2059]

Excellent build of this old classic Greg, I love it, very well done!

[@jonathanshaw2677]

Superb job greg. Love the way you explain your steps in simple language. Excellent stuff 👍

[@rolandpinter4292]

Such a professional buliding! Nice as anything ! Thanks so much!

[@Lee0568]

I loved this kit,especially as it came with floats.

[@WargamingHistory]

great build on old kit. Thanks for the plastic tip over the decal, not seen that before!

[@karlosmitz3027]

Great to see you back mate! You’d never know the age of the kit based on how you brutalised it into submission! Stunning work!

[@SimonWallwork]

I remember this one from 1970 something. Its fate was sealed when I got my first air rifle.... Really like your videos, Greg. Keep it up!

[@paulstanswood8329]

Good to have you back Greg , I admire your ability to produce a great model from such an early Airfix kit , keep on creating great work .Look forward to your next .

[@GregsModels]

Thank you

[@WhiteGloveModels]

Outstanding work Greg!

[@martinradcliffe4798]

Excellent work on such an old kit. I had it years ago and the large parts were all warped beyond use. Not quite got over that yet.

[@craigwest8386]

My hat's off to you for your endurance. You finished strong from a humble start. Finished model looks super.

[@GregsModels]

Thanks Craig

[@RubyMarkLindMilly]

What a beautiful build

[@gruppenfuhrer45]

Wow awesome build mate. Plus I love the stencils.

[@alanthorne3921]

I had heaps of Airfix kits in the 70s when I was in my teens including this one that I never got round to building(among others).When I left home mum gave all my kits,matchbox,hot wheels,lego,etc to charity as you do.I picked up this exact same vintage kit virtually unbuilt (only cockpit done) for $2 at a garage sale about a month ago.Its going to be built!!!!

[@DutchDaveModels]

Nice build for an oldie. Great uplifting of this kit that sure needs some attention to make it look presentable. Excellent job! Greetz DutchDave 👍🏻🇳🇱

[@kevincarrucan5328]

10 out of 10 for result. Indefatigable effort. Congratulations.

[@csiga79]

You did an awesome job on this old kit!

[@MGB-learning]

Great build and presentation.

[@GregsModels]

Thanks for watching

[@mickandchrispaterson6750]

Great build Greg. Some nice tips as well.

[@cong404040]

Glad you’re back, I missed your videos!

[@lielpascual2330]

I absolutely love watching how your techniques for upgrading “heritage kits” with basic modelling skills.

[@danpower430]

Thank you. I am actually starting this kit and I was confused by the flaps. Thank you

[@grahams7697]

Fabulous work, as per usual 🤗

[@johnwoodside8714]

Welcome back, missed your uploads. For such an early kit a fabulous result and the paint job gave it visual interest. Great craftsmanship shines through.

[@GregsModels]

Cheers John

[@davegoldsmith4020]

I love the JU 52, way back in the 80's I was serving in RAF Germany, shopping on the outskirts of Monchengladbach, when a Ju 52 took off and flew low over the carpark I was standing in, loved it

[@jimkrb]

Nice one Greg. Had "Where Eagles Dare" flashbacks with this one. Also love to see older Airfix kits of my era being brought to life by a skilled modeller.

[@flitsertheo]

For that movie they actually used a Swiss airplane. You can see the Swiss markings for a brief moment underneath the fake German ones.

[@petermillecento4906]

Wow, great result!

[@iannicholls7476]

Looking good. A great build. I like your stippling technique which I think I will try on the Black Widow I’m doing at present. Another Airfix classic!

[@gunnyhartman2]

I remember building that kit when I was about 9 (1969), I used the Airfix cement that came in squeeze tubes and the Airfix paints in the glass bottles. It turned out as a right mess and the Airfix paints seemed to take about 3 days to dry.

[@mode1charlie170]

Another nice one Greg! You made lemonade out of a lemon. Love the oxidized aluminium look as well.

[@slartybartfarst55]

I so remember loving buiding that kit when I was a lad. I'd seen Where Eagles Dare & spent hours playing the soundtrack on my cheap as you like record player while "flying" the model around!

[@typhoon2827]

Very enjoyable to watch, Greg, thanks! Reminds me I need to finish my shed roof.

[@GregsModels]

🤣🤣

[@hermannjoseph]

Really enjoyed this latest build Greg and always pick up great tips from your craftsmanship!! Will have to try the stippling effect sometime. Looking forward to your next build and hopefully you find the motivation to tackle a few more vintage kits in the near future! ✈️

[@GregsModels]

Yes, I've a cupboard full to tackle at some point.

[@hermannjoseph]

@@GregsModels I reckon if you showed your stash it would make a great video! Happy modelling mate!

[@lewistaylor1965]

Good point about 'not for close scrutiny' on those old airfix kits...Very valid point...This is a kit I never made back in the 70s...but I saw it for sale in every model shop I went in...and there was a lot of those

[@user-co3py4bb3f]

Building a new Tamiya kit shows a skilled modeller. Building an old Airfix kit shows the true master! - What a wonderful work!

[@fredtedstedman]

I like the way the identity of the parts is explained , instead of glue a to b and c !! you could learn a lot about an aircraft that way . love the colour scheme and the ribbed surface makes it challenging , to say the least .

[@billclarke5916]

Lovly build, bravo Sir, bravo.

[@jayrohumbertoguzmanvalenci1351]

I remember, my childhood, when I'm going to the Supermarket El Monito (Little Monkey) in the Guatemala City, 35 years ago (¡maybe 40! Jajaja 🤣 I'm an old man), and there I see the boxes of cheaper and fantastic models in 1/72 scale of Airfix, Frog (models in bags), and Heller's beautyful art box of JU-52 in invernal camo. ¡What a good old times!. Gregg Your "Tante Ju" it's beautyful, and the work with the camo and the decals it's so great. It's your personal seal, perfection in every detail. Always I'm learn something new, when I see your fantastic videos. Thank you very much Gregg.

[@GregsModels]

Thank you very much. I'm glad you enjoy them. And its nice to hear from people that these vid's help them 👍😎

[@henrysanchez4810]

Good to see you. I really love those old kits I enjoy building them..

[@foreverplastickits138]

*Such a nice Ju-52, very good job, the paint is very good!*

[@greybeardmodels]

Nice work there Greg. I totally get the frustration working on old Airfix kits. This is definitely a kit they should retool. Cheers Bob 👍🍻

[@GregsModels]

Yes, an important aircraft long overdue and would find a willing market.

[@kenhanson1819]

Great job on an ancient kit, Greg!

[@nigelbranthwaite8471]

HI Greg, fantastic job on the old Airfix Junkers 52 . Very impressed with the model.

[@eddielane72]

Great to see you back!! No better way to start the day with a good strong coffee and one of your videos!! Tremendous build! Very clean and finished to perfection. Best modeller on KZbin, hands down! Would you ever consider a "how to" series of videos in relation to painting/ weathering etc? I just love the finishes you create and the way it looks. Thankyou for the video, awesome as always!! Take care.

[@GregsModels]

Yes, I keep thinking I should do more in depth videos on some of the techniques used. And like everything I keep promising to do, here and at home, I keep putting it off. Keep safe

[@eddielane72]

@@GregsModels that would be amazing but obviously it takes a lot of time and effort on your behalf and life does seem to get in the way but if you ever did make any of those videos I would be sure to watch them on numerous occasions, as would all your other subscribers!! Once again thankyou. Take Care

[@GregsModels]

@@eddielane72 Cheers Edward

[@patjohnson3100]

Exceptional build.. Narrative is very helpful.

[@Baddad36]

God. The memories. I remember making this late 60's. It was pretty terrible in even those days but until Tamiya appeared a few years later my brother and I were none the wiser. I actually painted mine, rare in those days, in Where Eagles Dare colours: Humbrol matt white with dark green bits. Of course capillary tension was the master from the dreadful molding and it almost certainly looked a mess. Still, happy days. Thanks for sharing.

[@stefanredin854]

Well done Greg 👍👊

[@bristdav1]

I never fail to be impressed by your builds, and also your understanding of colour and paint application. How you manage to turn sows ears into silk purses, I will never know 👍

[@GregsModels]

Thanks David

[@udorechner6846]

Very nice build and awesome result of this iconic german airplane.The wintercamo looks great. .

[@GregsModels]

Many thanks!

[@stevebryant5510]

Fantastic work Greg , just goes to show with care and skill even a vintage Airfix kit can still look great.

[@sliuman]

Another great build. The polythene bag tip is one to remember! That"s why i enjoy your channel.

[@GregsModels]

Thanks 👍

[@Dirks_NUMA_Files]

This is a great looking aircraft and an stunning build. This video makes me want to dig out my Italari Minesweeper kit I started over 10 years ago and finish it

[@GregsModels]

The Italeri kit is a better kit, get it built👍😎

[@darbo23]

Greg, I love your approach and content, great to see you back! Bring on the next one… that massive Lancaster!?!

[@GregsModels]

I think that's being covered elsewhere 😎

[@707liner8]

Wow, that looks superb! My effort in around 1971 when I was 13 didn't look as good as that . . .

[@Wolfhead101]

Great work with the decals

[@melsilvestre8049]

No need to apologize Greg! I'm on a slump myself but your return has prompted me to bring out my own Revell 1/48 Tante Ju!

[@GregsModels]

Its a great subject in that scale👍

[@briggsfartblender788]

Marvellous build, came out lovely considering what you had to work with. Masking up with all the corrugations must have been hard work. I was most impressed with your filling of the ejector pin marks, they virtually disappeared even before any paint was applied.

[@GregsModels]

Thank you

[@tesarus8461]

I felt panic attack when I saw ejector pin marks on corrugated surfaces. Great job as always!

[@garryprettyman8927]

Wonderful build.

[@ken0272]

I recall doing this model in the late 60's...I still have the box (full of sprues) it was one of the first kits I painted...the plastic was not silver though, maybe white? I don't recall...I did remember that the wings didn't fit well, after watching this video...thanks for a trip down memory lane...

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Very nice build!! Always liked that plane, I think it's the corrugation surface. Cheers

[@glenflanderka6504]

Always enjoyable. 👍 🙏

[@basfinnis]

And he's back in the room 😛 Considering the age of the kit you've done a lovely job on it 😉

[@pjb5757]

It's great to see you back Greg, that's a fantastic model of one of the more unusual aircraft from WW2. I can remember being lucky enough to see one of these aircraft in a hangar in RAF Gatow, Berlin in the late 80's when I was on camp with the ATC. We were on a tour of the hangar and airfield at the time. Having seen it on some old photos I remember it being a lot larger than I thought it would be - the first thing I thought of was corrugated iron sheds? Keep up the good work - great model, best wishes to you from NZ.😉 .

[@GregsModels]

🤣🤣

[@johnjephcote7636]

I only remember the CASA ones lined up on a Spanish airfield in the early 1960s.

[@johnreed3638]

Last time I made that kit Airfix had their paints in glass bottles. I’m talking late 60s, lots of fun memories. These days I just stick to 1/32 or 1/16 scale kits. Still waiting for a 1/32 Handley page Hampden or Bristol Blenheim. Always been a lack of British aircraft in this scale, pity. Love your videos.

[@markharnitchek4317]

Great job on an old, but nostalgic, airfix clunker.

[@billpandos7962]

Beautiful work mate and the kit doesn't look like its a 50+ mould! Well done also Airfix!

[@AlesStikaBarracudaCZ]

Hi, Greg. Another fantastic work on this very old set. (I also have it and I'm sure I'll start building it sometimes) I'm really happy that I'm not the only one who loves building old sets. I am currently in full construction of the ancient SM-79 1/50. Have a nice day. I'm looking forward to your next great building. Greetings, Ales 🍻🙂👍

[@GregsModels]

I've been watching your build with interest, amazing detail being added 🤯. Can't wait to see the end results. Greg

[@AlesStikaBarracudaCZ]

@@GregsModels Thanks Greg. I am also looking forward to completing this construction. But it will still be a long way to go 😁✌

[@alb707]

Excelente trabajo

[@judebrad]

I paid 95p for this back in the 70's as a 10 year old. You did a lovely job on it.

[@steves8482]

Hi Greg - nice to see you again - I'm afraid I would have junked that Junkers - those pin marks in the corrugated surface would have defeated me - nice work, and a very presentable model, cheers

[@johns5781]

I had this airfix kit I made the float version. Was hanging from bedroom ceiling for years.

[@JeroendeHaan]

Great build!

[@wasrio1403]

Very nice work on an old kit

[@stuartwren5526]

Great work - useful tips there. I go through phrases with modeling too - got to be in right mood, usually when it's raining, especially cold winter days. Got a 1/72 JU 52 Italeri minesweeper kit in stash so will have to face the rigging challenge!

[@GregsModels]

Its a very nice kit 👍

[@pierrelebelgeapau.1175]

Hello Greg. How are you? First thank a lot for all youre videos you made and make. I'll learn so much after 40 years without made and construct some models. It's really a pleasure. Second I will thank you cause it's good too see youre video tout simplement. Merci beaucoup. J'aime beaucoup ce que tu fais. I have exactly the same but in Revell company. Pierre le belge à Pau. France.

[@user-jyanome-daisuki]

サクサクと製作されてるのが観てて楽しいです。

[@seakr9838]

Great build video, clearly explained, subscribed. Thanks.

[@GregsModels]

Thank you 👍

[@josecesar5952]

Wow! That's awesome!

[@Captain-Nostromo]

I found this model in my stash. I use to dig in every x-mas and in my Birthday to find some nice presents for myself. So this is on my work bench right now 🤓. I will add some old Preiser Fallschirmsjäger figures entering the aircraft in a diorama Mercurius operation Kreta. The moral of the Story: If you have a model stash there is always nice surprises for you

[@7Markandrews]

Cracking job Greg

[@GregsModels]

Cheers Mark 👍

[@PORRRIDGE_GUN]

I did this kit in silver dope finish with Swissair markings as a kid.

[@davidroberts2777]

Well done.

[@t55a2]

Nice work sir