B-29 Superfortress - Academy 1/72 - Aircraft Model

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[@brunojung1984]

To people who came across this video and decide to get into modeling because this gentleman is doing this so easily. This is a trap people... I fell for it many years ago... After over 300 kits and thousands of dollars spent on tools and paints... I still love it 😀

[@maxyusha241]

same

[@davidbocock7679]

@@maxyusha241 likewise !

[@HiroKiselyov]

Why is it a trap?

[@tonyromano6220]

Lol! A trap! Is it easy after 33,000 mistakes and countless kits.

[@tonyromano6220]

@@HiroKiselyov because it is hard and tool heavy.

[@MrAndyBearJr]

As an aircraft mechanic, I love the attention you give to the inner panels. You matched the ubiquitous zinc chromate green perfectly. This corrosion resistant paint has been in use on military aircraft for the better part of eighty years now, and to see it so precisely replicated is outstanding.😀👍

[@6potsplayz-iitpp]

as a fellow aircraft engineer I agree to this is really is amazing how he can replicate this perfectly.

[@Whitiscoolio]

That job sounds fun, is it? And also are you a mechanic for the USAF or for Commercial Airlines

[@MrAndyBearJr]

@@Whitiscoolio Both. Served as a fighter aircraft mechanic for better than twenty years in the military, and now work as an airline mechanic.🙂

[@Whitiscoolio]

@@MrAndyBearJr what planes for the air force did you work on

[@Tunasandwich793]

​@@6potsplayz-iitppyou are 100% not an aircraft engineer.

[@markcussens5380]

You definitely take modelling to another level Plasmo, incredible stuff. As always thank you for the video, and the inspiration.

[@dennisboulais7905]

I've built plastic models for 60 years and this guy is the best I've ever seen he is THE master.

[@HareDeLune]

I'm sure you've heard of Sheperd Paine. Previously 'the' master.

[@pabonismygod]

And here I thought that you were already a master but there you go raising the ceiling even higher... damn, this is pure art. Beautiful work, as always.

[@stinkyham9050]

Absolutely incredible build. The amount of extra scratch built detail put into Plasmo models is incredible.

[@ericlarotonda1499]

Your already a Rock Star with your builds, you've outdone yourself, thank you posting your B-29.

[@willyamz4975]

Plasmo cutting out the music to just yell "Epoxy Putty" with his accent warping the words will never get old.

[@inklinggirl6724]

Wow, I thought my models had a lot of detail. Excellent build 👍🏻👍🏻

[@MrMyykolla]

Браво! Я просто смотрел у меня и то чуть сердце не остановилось от напряжения... Вы - большой мастер!

[@2-Hands]

2-words, "OUTSTANDING"!!! "Thank You" for sharing this build with us...

[@valborchardt3596]

David, no Plasmo model is ever complete without a FEW modifications, absolutely gorgeous….thank you…be safe…from South Africa

[@Dragon2k13]

Oh, I've been waiting for this

[@danieltsimbler343]

Oh, yes

[@venteach.6289]

Same!

[@mhh7544]

Same here .

[@r.josephebersole4517]

@@danieltsimbler343 is

[@luizmiguelreina8078]

Me too

[@mikep3180]

Ι just can't praise your work enough, every time you out-do yourself with these pieces of art!

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

The paint on decals, weathering and engine upgrades are a great choice. Really makes the model . Great build.

[@Lopyswine]

I think you are seriously among the top 10 scale modelers.

[@northcoastdyna]

WOW!!! What an amazing build! A suggestion, if I might, you might want to put some chipping and simulated oil stain on the openings where the cowling access covers are removed. In my experience as an aircraft mechanic, these areas wear from fretting and frequent removal. I love your channel! Thanks!

[@davidharris733]

Chipping? The B29 came in bare aluminium only, no paint to chip. Stains maybe, but they were expensive birds so they'd be cleaned post ops. IIRC they cost the same as a navy cruiser.

[@trafficsignalman]

@@davidharris733 The B-29 was around $605,000 per copy in 1944, the Cleveland class cruisers, commissioned in 1942, were $31 million. Amazing aircraft, it was the first to have "flexing" wings, meaning the wing would flex as it developed lift and transitioned to flight.

[@davidharris733]

@@trafficsignalman I heard that comparison in a documentary programme. It may have been "The World at War". I didn't bother checking the authenticity, or exactly what class of cruiser was being compared.

[@trafficsignalman]

@@davidharris733 playing with costs is a fun game, many documentaries like to get the absolutes thrown around to make a bang. No pun intended. I saw The World at War, was pretty good as documentaries go. The B-29 was developed to deliver the nukes from Manhattan Project. The total program cost was $3 billion (1945) which was the most expensive program of the war. The Manhattan Project, which developed Fat Man and Little Boy was only $2 billion. Regardless of the cost or history of the equipment, Plasmo did another great recreation.

[@davidharris733]

@@trafficsignalman That he did.👍

[@ROdin-yl8sh]

Ein Meister der sein Handwerk versteht. Wunderschöne Detailarbeit. Es macht Spaß zuzuschauen. Man merkt die Liebe die sie da ranstecken

[@erico3378]

Beautiful build! My grandfather flew as a tail gunner on B-29s and I've always loved this aircraft.

[@adrianmark7409]

David it is a pleasure to watch you build these kits and give us ways to improve our modeling skills, much appreciated and all the best to you and your family!!

[@markburgess4528]

Always a pleasure to see a new 'Plasmo' video especially after a week at work. Chilling watching with a nice glass of red wine wishing I had some of your skills. Great work as always David

[@ИгорьДобрынин-ч3р]

Досмотрел весь фильм,не отрываясь.Было очень интересно.Какой огромный труд!И какой потрясающий результат! Восхищен!

[@randytaylor1258]

Absolutely fantastic -- museum-quality masterpiece! I realize why you did it -- for us -- but leaving one wing intact, and rhen re-masking and matching paint for the second wing was crazy. This is a once-in-a-lifetime model, David. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Respect.

[@dessullivan1725]

Hands down, thats one of the finest displays of work I've seen. Glorious.

[@perry92964]

this brought back a memory, when i was a kid i talked my mom into buying a model of the Enola Gay, it had a 3 foot wingspan and was super detailed. i spent weeks painting the inside and it killed me when i put it together almost all of my hard work couldnt be seen.

[@randytaylor1258]

Sounds like Monogram's 1:48 kit -- huge!

[@perryshields8469]

I fell in love with the B-29 about 55 years ago when a friend showed me his Airfix kit. It's been my favorite airplane ever since! You really do it justice - what a labor of love!

[@hawkeyeten2450]

The B-29 was one of my favorites as a kid too...until I saw Strategic Air Command and the HUMONGOUS B-36. It was so powerful, so absurd that I fell in love with it immediately. To this day it might be my favorite bomber of all time, though the B-29 and B-17 come very close.

[@dekon70]

That has to be the best B-29 build in any scale that I have seen. Outstanding job!

[@orsonincharge4879]

I hope you never stop making videos , Happy modeling , bro !

[@timkeohane1488]

My grandfather was CO on one of these in WW2 and the Korean War. I've always wanted to make his plane, but wow I'm pretty sure it wouldn't look like this. Incredible work- all the riveting!

[@petermerz2704]

I just love watching you take a so-so model and making it into a masterpiece! I don’t have the patience to add that kind of details to my models. Thanks for sharing. Happy days and model on! 😎🇨🇦

[@treyb387]

There's model making, and then there's what this gentleman does. Unbelievable. Looks absolutely gorgeous, like you could get in it and fly

[@trafficsignalman]

Dave, beautiful build of one of the most iconic bombers ever designed. You are an artist of the highest order. Thanks for sharing.

[@NorthHeliPilot]

Снимаю шляпу! Колоссальный труд, рождающий шедевры. Вдохновляюсь вашими работами.

[@TheTrblesm]

You are the most talented modeler I've ever seen and I'm grateful you take the time to record this for us mortals. It never fails that my mouth falls open at some point in your video from sheer awe. Thank you.

[@cavecavecavecave5295]

Your work is like a symphony. Bravo.

[@rolex87]

Absolutely incredible as always, and as a cool side note, I spray the actual insignias that way on planes I help restore at my local museum. Your templates are 1000x easier to use though!

[@bnjmnwst]

Wow! I watched several more recent videos before I watched this one. Your English has improved noticeably in only a year. Kudos to you, sir. Of course, your work has been excellent for a long time.

[@punkworkschannel]

I was lucky enough to see a real B-29 fly over at an air show a few years back, it is a truly impressive aircraft. Your model really does justice to the full size plane. Great work!

[@randytaylor1258]

Imagine hearing all the pistons in those corn-cob engines as it flew by. Awesome!

[@mrclean8266]

Beyond words! Best scale model builder ever

[@liborkoch9880]

Nádherná práce, jako vždy. Hezčí b-29 jsem nevidél. Děkuji za tvá videa, jsou velmi inspirující. Díky nim jsem se mnohému naučil a pozvedl své modely na vyšší level. Těším se na další videa!

[@norbykarger4244]

Love your videos man. The "especially if you realize you need four of them" line about the custom engines was gold.

[@JDnBeastlet]

Absolutely amazing. I really like the running commentary as you describe how you're achieving these incredible results. Congratulations on a wonderful result!

[@solarismoon3046]

This is the level of detail that I love to put into my models. However it's been a long time since then. Mostly I've been modifying them for more accuracy. I like to build out of the box but many manufacturers don't include the amount of detail required for such and undertaking. Thank you for sharing this with us. Your skills are exemplary and of museum quality!

[@vasekfrana2093]

Nádhera, jako vždy. Tvoje preciznost a smysl pro detail je neuvěřitelná 👌

[@charlesfrandolig5090]

This guy is to be admired. He has achieved the highest level of excellence .

[@martinhulst6702]

Incredible.. The quality of your work and the way you present it is truly world class. So well done! ❤

[@rstash1]

Brings back memories. I flew on the KB-50s, a B-29 fitted with refueling drogues and a J-47 jet engine on each wing. A Frankenstein B-29. Unreliable piece of junk. Sometimes landed with the propeller hanging loose. R-4360 engines were a mess to repair. 56 sparkplugs per engine. Caught 13 on fire just ground testing. The ground crew called me "Sparky". Retired the aircraft the year I was discharged. Great job in making this model - all your models. You are an accomplished artist.

[@benoitlemaire9072]

So good! Got the kit on my shelves since 2 years and this was the next on my bluiding planning. Thanks David.

[@markgriffiths6638]

I think this is your best build yet the amount of extra detail you added lifts the basic kit in to a work of art, keep them coming David

[@coreyreece290]

I remember one year my family took a trip to the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robin's, Georgia. While there my dad bought me a B-29 "Enola Gay" model. I can't remember what brand (this was almost 20 years ago) but I built it over the course of a few weekends. It didnt look near as good as this does though, excellent work as always!

[@Gunni1972]

Had a similar experience with an Italeri Junkers Ju 52. Was a good model tho. I just didn't have the skill to make it shine.

[@SMGJohn]

This is the definition of doing it well and doing it good

[@davenelson8187]

Going to the Oshkosh Wisconsin Airventure event this year for the first time. They are celebrating the history of the US Air Force. Guessing we’ll be seeing one of these up close and in the air soon! I can’t imagine the terror when bombers like this filled the sky and blotted out the sun during the war.

[@Сказка-з8у]

Спасибо за комментарий о слое лака (vanish) перед декалями! Глянец и стойкость нитрокраски работают.

[@user-dr6bc4jc8y]

Incredibly excellent work as always Plasmo, you're a beast at modelling. I would suggest you tot take a look at Italians ww2 airplanes models (c.202, c.205 or G.55), they are really good looking planes and I think you're going to like making their North African camouflage. Keep it up man 💪

[@michaeldicostanzo3652]

You are so right! Some different aircraft for once!

[@Warhawk76]

You sir are a wizard. You make models that look so real sometimes its tough to tell they are just models. Thanks for sharing!!

[@nomad9937]

Прекрасная сборка. У вас золотые руки. Хотел бы порекомендовать вам посмотреть в сторону моделей от Trumpeter ТУ-95МС, ТУ-160, ТУ-22М3 в масштабе 1/72. Отличные модели, с вашими навыками и умениями в однозначно сможете превратить их в настоящие шедевры моделизма. Спасибо за прекрасные видео👍🏻

[@Dimad817]

Врядли он захочет собирать самолеты страны террориста)

[@nomad9937]

@@Dimad817 сказал фашист

[@Dimad817]

@@nomad9937 согласен- то, что ты сказал это слова фашиста) Удар по Краматорску, массовые убийства в Буче может поддерживать только такой фашист как ты)

[@garyvictory3513]

One of my all time favourite aircraft…Love the detail you have added. Inspirational build. Thank you for sharing your build. 🙏👍😎👏

[@ada42klm]

Wow! Outstanding work my friend. Where did you find the space to build that monster? It is a beauty no doubt about it. Your eye for weathering and details are outstanding. Yes, I think it's a good idea to build a smaller, much easier model after the B-29. Kudos to you, my friend.

[@antoeknee4511]

WOW!!!!!!!!!! An absolutly beautiful B-29.

[@kcsthebetterway]

One of dad's favorite story's from WWII, was when they brought over a B-29 to the UK and made sure to park it where the Germans could see it! Sure enough a spy plane made two passes and went back to Germany unharmed!😇

[@chrisstahl2653]

the level of craftsmanship in this video is insane! 🤩

[@jb_makesgames2264]

Love your skill and attention to detail - but I find it crazy you do so much effort on parts that will be hidden. Unfortuantly this is a sad tendency of many in the hobby. I find it crazy.

[@optimised120]

I mean you know it’s there, and some people are content with that. 😊

[@MooseEgg1]

EXACTLY

[@arandomfawn5289]

@@optimised120I was priming and starting to paint a Japanese bomber inside the body and my brother saw me and said “you know you’re gonna glue the two halves and no one is gonna see the inside of that, not even you.” I think about it everyday

[@P-47D_theJug]

A truly gifted and talented artist. The time and effort are very rewarding to watch and admire. As always thank you for your videos

[@Inconel_Rek]

I love your models so much, but I have a question will you ever make an aircraft model with battel damage?

[@danielmcgeehan9683]

Superb! When I'm having a bad day I can count on watching a masterpiece evolve before my eyes and all is well again!

[@33Verst]

This guy must be a billionaire. All these kits, tools, paints and others costed him thousands. Not to mention where he places those models, dude lives in a mansion and has his own warehouse next door.

[@greg1268]

wow, wow, WOW!!!!!!!!! To say your results are breathtaking is an understatement!! To say you are very talented is an understatement!! Ive been speaking English all of my life and I don't know what words to use so its NOT an understatement!! I am so taken aback by your work! I am a new subscriber!!

[@stopredless8447]

Did you know both B29s used to drop two suns on Japan where heavily modified so the bomb bay could fit the Atom Bombs. Even then they were a struggle to take off with. Also I think you should do a HE 111 crashed in the ocean from the Battle of Britain, sorta floating sorta sinking.

[@WoobsBallJesse]

The B-29 is one of my favorite aircraft. I've seen FiFi, one of the only 2 airworthy ones left at airshows twice and I'd gladly go out of my way to do it again.

[@laurenciozabala4296]

It's amazing how you brought a static model to life and the sound of thunder and spotlights are over the top. From a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being best I give you 💯.

[@gopnik6439]

Honestly people on videos make it seem so easy when in reality it takes me hours and hundreds of different pint switched for one model so great job

[@joeparham2889]

I’ve learned a lot from your expertise. But not your level. Favorite videos on modeling. Keep up the awesome work!

[@airsolutionkim]

This man showed us what is the craftmanship!!! I made this Academy kit long time ago, I want to make this again after watch this video. Many thanks.

[@motoace2007]

The attention to detail and patience you have, is amazing! This kept me glued to my iPad watching this whilst waiting at the airport for my flight. Well done!

[@arturarruda8151]

Wow, what a beast of a kit. What really amazes me is all the improvements from basic lead wire and plastic to resin made tires, bombs and rivets. Just wow 👌

[@Chris-2-of-3]

Your meticulous attention to detail and historical accuracy is very inspirational. Thanks for sharing your craft.

[@josefhyatt2780]

It has been a true joy watching your skills grow over the years on your channel. You are a true inspiration!

[@elmarlang1856]

Your builds are extraordinary. So is this one. Your channel is definitely one of the best scale modelling channels on KZbin. Great job!

[@romaricquerson6165]

Whoua , total respect ! Incredible job , BRAVO👍

[@stephenullman4534]

Your attention to detail is incredible. Your talent far exceeds my talent but I do try to follow your example of details. I'm in my 70's and have very limited funds but I do the best I can. Thank you for your wonderful videos. They are an inspiration to me.

[@HeavyTone66]

Great result, you are the King Tiger of this hobby!

[@johnshields6852]

It's stunning the details, when I was a kid in the 60's we'd glue and that was it, there wasn't even this type of details or adding realistic paints and weathering. Incredible to watch. Thank you.

[@pebblesthecat3625]

Yet again, a masterclass on how to make a model plane. Who knew time could pass so quickly when you are engrossed watching something really wonderful take place.

[@two2truths]

haha guarantee you time didnt pass quickly for him... The patience he must need to make these models at such a masterclass, as you said. 😀

[@pebblesthecat3625]

@@two2truths Yeah ... your definitely right there. He probably spent an entire week on the insides alone, just to cover them up ! There's something other than determination working in that brain of his - possibly OCD LOL

[@gutoherbe3685]

You are an artist, congratulations on your work...

[@331SVTCobra]

I built that kit in 1972. The piece of art you created compared to my build is the Mona Lisa compared to a stick figure. LOL. Thanks for the video.

[@sianjones945]

Unbelievably good - simply stunning

[@walkingelk6934]

your builds are always the best, watched someone to the same kit..but not anywhere as close as yours in detail and skill

[@chadcastillo2008]

This is awesome. One detail you might be able to incorporate into other models is that with propeller driven aircraft, the leading edge of the props quickly gets chipped/the paint gets worn away and has something of a silver edge on each prop.

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

I don't build aircraft but make a point to watch all your videos. You do Amazing Work!!!!! I'll be watching

[@raf74hawk12]

Doing different shading on the panels really does make a huger difference. Really impressive work!

[@grumble9160]

Stunning build, incredible talent. You should be very proud of this plane and your work. Can’t wait to see more

[@neilpapermodels]

I really am in awe of your work. You are definitely my inspiration in the card model world of aviation. Keep inspiring. Thanks for sharing your wonderful work.

[@braucsdaddy]

You’ve officially convinced me, I’m absolutely going through my jewelry pieces and old parts to find a few gears and making me a Rosie. Those rivets lines are chefs kiss perfect!🤌🤌🤌

[@laurentgely509]

I absolutely and unconditionally loved your remarkable job with the B-29 Flying Fortress !!! Congratulations on taking care of so many details which, in the end, will hardly be visible...Thank you for your mastership. Laurent from France

[@alainleborgne9804]

Très belle réalisation d'un B29 avec un rendus de peintures très réaliste , chapeau l'artiste 👍👍👍👍

[@wadehoney9922]

I have been utterly awed by your skills, scratch building on a level that fills me with envy and amazement. Wow. Thank you for sharing your gifts

[@luismariofloresalcaraz8804]

Se ve y se siente el Amor y Dedicación que demuestras a tus creaciones Felicitaciones ❤️

[@marcush2220]

Amazing Creativity you have David. Wonderful model you have made.

[@chrissakal532]

I enjoy watching these videos because not only are they entertaining, but I learn something that I can use on my own projects. It doesn't matter what PLASMO builds, I'll watch it!

[@themajesticmagnificent386]

Bravo Sir..Bravo👏👏👏..She looks incredible..Fantastic build of the mighty B-29A..Beautiful.!👏👏👏