1/18th MERIT INT. SBD 3 DAUNTLESS FULL BUILD VIDEO "reloaded"

[@jiggsborah7041]

I'm a sixties kid who went to school from the late 60s. Building aircraft models and reading 📚 were my top hobbies. I built a number of different pieces but once I grew up I stopped. I have tried to get my sons involved but they say it's old fashioned. My heart still skips a beat when I see that box.. You do beautiful work..

[@AlexModeling]

Honored.. im a 70s kid! Always and forever a kid

[@DavidRLentz-b7i]

You could adopt me JK

[@ВалентинТишуров]

Это просто супер, спасибо за науку, для меня лично очень полезно, спасибббббоооооо!!!!

[@jasonhardy392]

You are buy far the best teacher and modeler on KZbin. Thanks for sharing your talents.

[@peterbellwood5412]

Oh man , that was fantastic ! Thank you for inviting us along to watch you make a superb job . As for weathering , the only part I'd change is the amount on the corner of the port wing leading-edge near the fuselage . That's all . I like to encourage modellers not to copy museum exhibits TOO closely , as they've quite often got inaccuracies ! So the best thing is to try and study war-time images . So yes , as a busy Navy aircraft during war-time you've captured it well . They 'preen' and polish air-racers to perfection , but there's simply no time or need during a war in the Pacific . Pete

[@jordyncollier919]

I've seen this video several times. The sheer size of this model is IMPRESSIVE, and the skill shown is even more so.

[@porkwilliam]

I showed this to my good buddy Joe Stains; his exact words were “I have NEVER seen anything quite like this...” Excellent work, well done

[@AlexModeling]

Honored

[@whiskypapz6666]

Nice huge kit my friend. Thanks for sharing

[@paulraper1]

Had palpitations and shivers watching you build this kit and not cleaning the pieces when first taken off the sprues.

[@AlexModeling]

Your sure its not a stroke? Happy 2023

[@paulraper1]

😅Same to you, model turned out really well

[@josephcox1811]

This is absolutely strictly art work not model building, I primarily build trucks but once in awhile I'll try aircraft, never could figure out how to build them properly until I saw this video, so to anyone that criticize your work, I would love to see there build channel and educate all of us non- skilled imperfect mortals, I subscribed and am enjoying watching your artistry in action.

[@juskifo]

"I love this(kit) bird" Great great build Well done cheers

[@stevenwheaton874]

Looked like you had fun, great job.

[@grahamlamming1128]

As a non modeller I watched every minute, outstanding! I now want a list of every single piece of equipment used! To get me started.

[@AlexModeling]

Have fun!! 😊

[@brucemcnally3924]

Excellent job! The secret of weathering and chipping is to avoid following panels in straight even lines, tempting as it is once that silver gets going - keep chips random. A beautiful piece of work fully displaying your dedication and devotion, thank you.

[@AlexModeling]

Thank you for you Nice comment

[@dommy1971ify]

Awesome detail work on that plane! I can't get enough of your vids. Thanks

[@paulpitmon6663]

Wow, Sir! You are a master craftsman indeed. I love the liquid mask chipping technique. I can't wait to try that! Thank you for your incredible efforts!

[@AlexModeling]

Honored! Thank you

[@StephenDawson-ih5mm]

Great build mate and that cockpit is a work of art . Nice one Steve U.K.

[@markdayell61]

I purchased this kit and stored it for when I have the patience. I rewatched your build videos for inspiration and dug it out the other day. Working on it bit by bit now. What an amazing kit! Thanks for your video series on this :-)

[@AlexModeling]

Hey! How is YOUR model going? :D cheers!

[@Lakawa-p]

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[@martindworak]

Amazing work, what really draws me to these kinds of vids is the attention to detail. Peoples attention to detail is truly an indefinite spectrum, wonderful work!

[@strannikwolkovable]

Fantastic video Alex, thank you ever so much. I love modeling but running a farm leaves just hardly any time. Looking at your fantastic builds keeps me connected to modeling, hoping that one day.... good luck with all your projects, and thank you for spending so much time and dedication keeping modelers informed!

[@AlexModeling]

Your work is much more important... Thank you for your work👍🙂

[@lasercreation-world1981]

very very nice Alex, great work and great video, thank you very much. best regards Thomas

[@RicheUK]

Absolutely Amazing work!!, Fantastic result, spot on

[@deweylee2449]

Man that is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. You have some amazing talents.

[@gsperanza07]

Well done Alex, large models , especially this one are very very hard to add detail, as weathering, may look ‘ dumb ‘ artificial and like a large toy store mass produced pre made model, you’ve done a fantastic job, anyone to talk less, well I bet they’ve never posted a video, like Plasmo, a beyond gifted modeller he’s sharing a hell of a lot of techniques, like yourself , clear and well focused, showing all work and being humble , well done ! I think you’ve done extremely bloody well , a lot of modellers won’t make large models , because the realistic feel can’t be shown and it is harder , and it’s easier to add detail to 1/24 to 1/48, that I’ve seen made , the majority make 1/48, so , a bloody pat on your back to rising to the challenge, well done once again and thank you for showing the products , as I can use a page out of your book, The only criticism, is add more ‘ wiring ‘ , plumbing , cockpit area , take away moulded plastic controls and added more ‘ hand made ‘ improvised items , using plastic sheeting , small copper shafts, etc.. basically the full 3D aspect, But other than that , you’ve inspired for me to buy this model , and my wife will probably divorce me, she’ll come back after a few days , but it will be worth it, better than having an affair !!! You’ve inspired and don’t class your self as a amateur, I’ve been making models for 38 years , and at least you’ve posted a video of learning and trying , that’s all that counts , I feel you’ve done a ripper job, and its all about passion, well deserved drink, wish I was drinking with you ,enjoy And thanks for posting , looking forward to seeing more of your work .

[@AlexModeling]

Thank you so much! And i wish you all the luck... Not to your divorce.. to your builds😃

[@wildolan]

im building the old revel 1:48 kit, its a really basic kit bit a great muke for hyper scratch detailing. full new cickpit etc. this is a great ref video of techniquea that i can use and great detail video, many thanka.

[@ramonrodriguezadam3584]

Wow! Great build, and cheers at the end! Pheewwphh at the well deserved 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@AlexModeling]

Cheers! 👍🙂

[@stephenwarren6870]

Just unbelievable thats all i can say that has to be the most impressive 👏 bit of modelling ive ever seen 😳 hats off to you just ordered this model reboxed as i love it cant wait youve given me ideas the rubbing off the paint and the silver patching to look like bare metal is what i think is tops thanks for sharing

[@reaperofsouls7700]

love the longer videos gives me a more in depth idea of what you do.

[@andreawood6312]

Brilliant video Alex. Your in a different league. Well done 👏 regards from Spain 🇪🇸

[@AlexModeling]

Same league... Only diferent life🙂👍👍 gracias!! Saludos desde Portugal

[@peterbellwood5412]

@@AlexModeling What a lovely attitude . Nice one Alex

[@SirDevious1]

Absolutely gorgeous!!! I want this kit sooooo bad! Love watching you work Alex. Thanks for another amazing video. :)

[@thegaper1090]

My man, you are a professional. Awesome build!

[@MrRon6977]

This is just a massive beast. Outstanding work Alex.

[@AlexModeling]

Thanks Ron! Huge! :)

[@seanthornton9969]

As a former USN ordinance guy the bombs were solid dark green not having any scrape marks and a yellow stripe around nose of bomb the detonator has a small silver ring around the outside of the detonator and the propeller of the detonator is red. Pilots or bomb crews would use chalk to write saying or slogans or cuetsie remarks on bombs. The yellow stripe denotes live ordinance and training bombs are blue. The bombs are stored in the lower decks of the flattop to protect from damage and the detonator is stored in a separate storage area and are not attached to the bomb until the bombs are readied for mounting on aircraft. Just an FYI if a bomb has scrapes or paint damage that would be looked upon by the weapon's/ordinance officer as mishandling by the ordinance gang and someone's but would be in serious trouble. Also this is an old navy saying if it moves salute it if it does not move paint it. As part of maintenance of an aircraft on a carrier it is painted, the only time an aircraft would have the amount of weathering/ scrapes would be upon return from a mission or if it had been assigned to a forward airbase (on land)were they are short on supplies. Again the American Navy is very much sticklers on proper maintenance and painting even when at war. An aircraft that is in this bad a shape would be pulled from service for repair and repainting and if it was deemed as it's shape being too bad it would have been shoved over the side and again it could be in this shape if it was assigned to a forward operating land base that was running short on supplies and this aircraft would have been used for parts or it was not in approved flying condition. Replacement aircraft would be delivered by Jeep carriers. This is my experience as having been a USN sailor.

[@AlexModeling]

And thank you for you service and for your coment

[@DougHanchard]

Sean is correct. This was particularly true within the US Navy and eventually carrier based Marine Corps squadrons. (Land based USMC Corsair aircraft had significantly total time airframe hours). SBDs expected total combat airframe hours was between 150 and 250. Some did operate more than 400 but was extremely rare. If the aircraft was still flyable past 200 - 225 hours, it was flown to a depot for overhauled engine, etc. Upon arrival at the depot, it was not uncommon for replacement parts to be backlogged until early 1944. In many cases, if the engine and prop was still good but the fuselage riddled with holes and cables beyond repair, they would pull the powerplant and other parts, then dump the fuselage off the fantail. As aircraft production ramped up, it was simply faster to fly new aircraft to the carrier, never to see their old ones return. After the Battle of the Phillipines Sea in June of 1944, the SBD was retired from frontline Carrier service. By the end of the war, the US Navy had over 103 Fleet and Escort aircraft carriers operating in the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans plus the Mediterranean Sea. Very few carrier aircraft had more than 350 flight hours. That would soon change during the Korean War 5 years later.

[@AlexModeling]

​@@DougHanchardSorry for my very late reply... Thank you for commenting. 👍

[@huatongleong3674]

Wow! This is fantastic! Guess I better get onto kit whom I bought many years ago. Thanks for showing us your marvelous touch. Excellent.

[@luismc5187]

😳😳Incredible job. The Best Video i've seen. Wait for more.

[@TimNelson]

Fantastic craftsmanship! Marvelous video. You are a grandmaster. I was lucky enough to meet an older gentleman recently who worked on the assembly line at the Douglas plant and built these planes. He was amazed I had any idea what the Douglas Dauntless was. Great aircraft.

[@josepha.correiaiii8855]

A magnificent work of the modeler's art my friend, a far cry from the Guillows and Lindburg models I used to build as a child 50 + years ago.

[@michaeltruhett4170]

Partner, if you’re an amateur I’m an astronaut. Fantastic skills and a truly great looking model. I’ve been building models for over 40 years and after seeing your model I think I’ll start building Lincoln Logs. LOL!

[@AlexModeling]

Honored by your comment. Thank you

[@michaeltruhett4170]

You sir are most welcome! I learned some neat things from your video by the way. Seatbelts, weathering, chipping... no, you’re anything but an amateur.

[@AlexModeling]

@@michaeltruhett4170 i admit that at this scale i could have done the seatbelts better... But it was 4 Years ago. Today i would BE able to do those better. Thank you very much

[@cragar55]

Beautiful job! Thank you for sharing!

[@chrisC052]

Great job, Alex. Real nice work, a true pro.

[@AlexModeling]

Too kind... Thank you

[@johnpaul041]

Your videos are a real inspiration. Just starting out and can’t wait to practice the techniques you demonstrate. Thank you for sharing.

[@damianadams7101]

Not the only one loving this pal, educational, entertaining.....man!! YOU’RE ON FIRE 🔥 Loved it, I’m new to this, watching you paint was amazing. You gotta do more of these pal.....PLEASE??!?

[@AlexModeling]

Thank you! Stay safe!

[@davehunt4863]

That was awesome…a kit I’m going to build..great job 👍👍👍

[@voodoonights1671]

Brilliant. I loved this. Every minute of it. Would love to be able to do something of this size with that level of detail. Keep up the brilliant videos.

[@Bandit_V3]

THE best model build bud I’ve ever watched. Really awesome….. New subscriber here !!!! More vids like this plz 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😀😀😀

[@abacero2009]

A masterpiece! Absolutely amazing! Great job! Congrats!

[@yatsen2000]

It was great I am using modeling to try and regain my fine motor skills after cancer and sugary. I loved the detailed video thanks my friend.

[@AlexModeling]

Thank you for watching it! :D

[@DrewWithington]

Good luck. I think that's really cool. Your own way of physiotherapy!

[@herbertbielefelder341]

(17:30) Astonishing work. (21:43) this highlight was another perfect technique. (55:00) This bomb's painting and finish is beyond everything I've attempted before. Wonderfully realistic.

[@AlexModeling]

Thank you!🙏

[@muhammadkaindra1245]

Wow!! what a great build, well done mate you just earned a new subscriber 👍🏻

[@AlexModeling]

Thank you!

[@davidcole333]

That is completely amazing. I like the Maskol technique for chipping...definitely going to borrow that idea.

[@zeroa6]

To me, this is your best build. AWESOME finished kit. Just... GREAT. I love your videos, your energy and positive way of ¨modeling with a smile¨. God bless and regards from Argentina!

[@AlexModeling]

zeroa6 Saludos compañero! :)

[@glencwilson]

Enjoyed watching this. The weathering looked way over the top when it was being done close up but when you see the final completed aircraft it all looks like natural wear and tear. Well done.

[@AlexModeling]

Sometimes filming close Ups created a feeling of exageration... But at the end i think its weathered and natural

[@hubertwillems5096]

Better than Bob Ross

[@Glicksman1]

No, it was over the top from any view and entirely unrealistic for a carrier-based airplane.

[@AlexModeling]

Thank you for your opinion

[@Glicksman1]

@@AlexModeling Well, I appreciate your polite diplomacy, however, what I said is not my opinion. It is fact beyond opinion or conjecture. Check it out yourself and I'm certain that you'll see that I'm correct.

[@НиколайСергеевич-с7ф]

аплодирую стоя! смотрел с начала и до конца! такой выдержке и терпению можно только позавидовать, мучение - красить такую БОЛЬШУЮ, МАТЬ ЕЁ модель!)

[@charliebowman785]

Great work indeed. In my opinion, I wouldn't do that extensive chipping you've done but after watching you enjoying the work, well, I think, what the heck! Congrats and thank you for sharing this video and some techniques for modeling.

[@ekoanunggal3067]

Just seen the "Midway" your work was excellent and You are not amateur.....I enjoy it

[@Im_MarkS]

Yup, naild it again, love the creativity on the instrument panel, Don’t drop it !

[@carmium]

With all the chipping, fading, and weathering, this plane looks like it came from the bottom of Truk Lagoon! Very interesting approach on a really big bird!

[@bloozintro]

Alex, you are a true artist. Well done and thank you for sharing.

[@S2Sturges]

Exquisite build and detail work..! I happily sat through your excellent video, over three nights, and learned so much about the nuances of building and perfecting that look of a war weary aircraft. I have been in the aviation business and seen some restored war birds, which I found too pristine and fastidious ... Your work speak volumes of what aircraft like this one went through, kept airworthy, but certainly been doing it tough... Thank you !

[@AlexModeling]

thank YOU!:)

[@xavanto023]

Lo máximo este avión!! Dio buena pelea en el Pacífico. Excelente trabajo de modelismo.

[@markstanden202]

For the seat belts, I've seen narrow craft/gift wrap ribbon used to good effect - has the advantage of being able to take a stain for weathering and fraying also. :)

[@edotis3389]

I had a Guillows balsa wood kit I was going to make into a you control. I can't believe that one is approximately the same size.. I don't know what became of the balsa plane or the engine. But you have given me a heck of a idea. I would probably have to bury it in a catalized clear coat to stop the nitro from eating the paint and plastic however. And I would only fly it once or twice. The bean oil is to hard to wash off. Takes lots of dish soap and hot water.

[@user-fm1jw9nl4x]

Какой он большой! Супер!

[@michaeldonahue2308]

Very Very Good Excellent Love the Way You Did Professional Job God Bless.

[@anjkovo2138]

A Great Joy to Watch. FANTASTIC👍😃👍

[@nazaramanov2540]

Проделана колоссальная работа, сделано очень красиво и богато. Мастер!!! Great work has been done, done very beautifully and richly. Master!!!

[@AlexModeling]

Thank you!

[@trinescape]

Great build and finish, well done !thanks for posting

[@burgundypoint]

Very nice closeups at the end. Usually the other modelers just give you a quick view at the end and on top of that other video suggestions and the channel logo show up and you can't see anything, it's silly.

[@jorgeemirotrujilloabella2200]

Oh my friend, I'm speechless!! Wooww!!! Your job whith this model is wonderful and The closest thing to The reality I've seen so far. Bravo!!!

[@alloutmma1]

Love It Love it Love it! Motivates me to keep building & creating. Please keep sharing Alex.

[@AlexModeling]

Honored!

[@xrpadoption3293]

Dude...great vid. Your an artist. Great music choices. Only thing I see that would be fun...bullet holes along the sides from battle??

[@krugmeister7301]

That's A FANTASTIC MODEL KIT Alex.!!..LOTS of Parts on it too.!

[@AlexModeling]

A lot really!

[@markmoon2766]

ALEX, you, my friend, are the Michelangelo/DaVinci of fine scale modeling. That was incredible!

[@AlexModeling]

No im not but thank you for your lovely comment and motivational words! Thank you!

[@thebadcrusaderproductions]

Ahh, the SBD-3 Dauntless. My second favorite plane of WW2. Before watching this video, I've been a little scared of trying to paint plane or tank models. But now? I really want to try it. And I may start with a smaller Dauntless, but I'll eventually get this kit and set aside an entire summer to build it. Thanks for getting me inspired

[@metaksa76]

This is out of this world modeling !!

[@doublecream]

Best video ever. Very well done. You are real artist.

[@Geolog66]

Great video, lenghty but very interesting. The very first model kit I ever made was precisely a Douglas SDB Dauntless, a 1:72 Airfix kit. Although I was barely 9 years old then I immediately recognized the aircraft with its characteristic wing flaps. Thanks for sharing this and bring back those memories!

[@whiteheatredhot5341]

So realistic. Beautiful job !!!

[@Dragonhunter280563]

Absolutely amazing! Really great work! Respekt! And you definitely deserved the drink. Cheers!

[@TheCrystaleagle]

this is excellent,,seen it before,,just fancied watching it again,well done!!!

[@hirstyboy97]

Amazing work Alex 👍🏼👍🏼

[@AlexModeling]

Thanks!

[@Ramiiam]

Great build of a classic airplane. The SBD changed the course of the Pacific war in single day at Midway. Weathering looks great. I wonder whether the service life of a working SBD was long enough to accumulate that wear.

[@AlexModeling]

Probably not! But it was a lot of fun anyway 🙂🙂👍

[@Ramiiam]

Quite a few hung around after the war. Maybe yours was one of those that simulated Japanese dive bombers in Run Silent, Run Deep in 1958!

[@AlexModeling]

Thats a lovely idea! 🙂🙂👍 Thank you! 👍

[@peterbellwood5412]

Battered by salt water , and the 'erks' being kept far too busy re-arming and refuelling it to go round cleaning , except the 'glasshouse' possibly .

[@scale_history]

I just found this video now Alex, I believe its the same kit, rebranded under I Love Kit at my local shop, I've been eyeing for a while

[@krugmeister7301]

That Is a Fantastic KIT.!..And the Size of it too.!

[@michaelgautreaux3168]

Three things or points of interest. #1, Geezis, that is big!😮 #2 OMG! The work (build) is unreal! 🏆 #3 many thanx 4 the vid, a true gift. Amazing, the things we discover, trip over 😆. GR8 effort 👍👍😉

[@raymondduke8214]

Awesome. Well done my friend. Very enjoyable.

[@wwkdiecastmore5647]

Great review and build! The detail and weathering was simply excellent, she's a beast!

[@robertperry7079]

A really wonderful end product. Weathering is an art. Wondering in 1943 how many SBD's lived long enough to see that much weathering...? Lots lost on their first mission....

[@alanpritchard8659]

Simply stunning. Could be my next build

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

One Word..... *INCREDIBLE!!!* 😲😎 That's a Model I could never DREAM of affording. 😞😢 But I truly enjoyed watching you build it. What amazing details, with stunning Paint and Weathering!!! 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋 You REALLY needed that drink at the end. 😜😂

[@maartenkruizenga83]

many thanks for sharing the build of this 'beast'!

[@AlexModeling]

My pleasure! :)

[@Leehensman]

What a fantastic kit, guessing is out of my budget though, I have learnt so much from you over time so just wanted to say thankyou.

[@AlexModeling]

My pleasure!

[@livemusicalgarve]

Just stunning work, amazing attention to detail👍👍

[@jurgenerikalex-hiron5167]

Oh my Godness! It is huge.. A well done job.👍👍👍

[@frankrandol7998]

perfection! Well done.

[@GryphonArmorer]

I just built some 1/24 front engine dragsters, I removed the seat belts that were molded into the seats and fashioned my own using an old under armor type shirt to make the straps. It turned out great and in my opinion looks and acts just like real seat belts. I hate to say it, but you did the same thing that so many people do with WWII aircraft trying to make it look cool or "realistic" and totally mess up. That is a Navy carrier aircraft. Bombs for carrier based aircraft only go on an aircraft once and never come back to the ship because back then a carrier landing was dangerous enough without ordinance on the aircraft. So even if a flight didn't find a target the bombs were jettisoned before landing, so the bombs always looked brand spanking new and didn't ever have time to get weathered.

[@alexanderking8612]

That was a beast of a kit to build but enjoyed every moment. Watched the whole thing home sick. Great job!

[@vladimirvlad2563]

If I were be able to built this kit,would be literally the greatest achievement of my life!Damn,you need a real airstrip to display it!By the way,I've watched the whole video and I'm not even sick!🤣🤣

[@alexanderking8612]

@@vladimirvlad2563 funny I was at a local show and saw this kit in person and I was telling the guy about your build. He was pretty amazed by the size of the kit.

[@AlexModeling]

Maceda?

[@Joe8648]

Jeez you could mistake the look of the model for a large kids toy or even a nice RC plane till you realize it is just a very big plastic model. Nice work Alex as always 🙂.

[@onearmwonder9366]

Another great build and video Alex. Nice job pal. Love ur videos, keep it up man. You should build a corvette c7-r, just to see how u would build it.... That's what I've been working on, until I got really sick... But starting to get over it tho... Finally, after over two weeks of it, I'm ready to start working on it again.

[@charlesdavis9937]

Expensive kit, excellent work

[@michealsiemer4281]

Very nice! Your weathering is nicely done. Not over the top. I love the European Theatre, so l chip the paint and add oil stains, etc.