Building on a Budget - The Airfix 1/72 scale Spitfire Mk1a using just what comes in the box

[@vivianpepper3525]

It’s been 63 years since my first kit and it was this exact Airfix model! About 6 months ago I picked up this same starter kit at my local Aldi. After watching your fantastic video I am inspired at 74 years of age to build it and return to what gave me so much pleasure all those years ago. I actually had a full blown ‘battle of Britain’ suspended from my bedroom ceiling on fishing line, with a Lancaster, a Wellington, 3 or 4 Spits and a similar number of ME 109s. All Airfix! Then I discovered girls. Thanks so much, I really enjoyed the video.

[@X-boomer]

Discovering girls and beer can be very disruptive

[@paulmurrell9823]

and then you discovered girls. did you hang those from your ceiling too?

[@davegoldsmith4020]

Happy memories, every kids first kit an Airfix Spitfire, I left school and worked in model shop while waiting to join the RAF, selling lots of them. Two years later I was working on real Spitfires

[@RichardMontgomeryYT]

Nope. First kit was a messerchmitt bf109

[@vegasspaceprogram6623]

First kit was an a6m2

[@vincentlussier8264]

That's how I built them as a kid! Simple and straightforward! Today we spend countless hours building putting, sanding, priming, painting and lots of money on aftermarket and time making a model go on for months. But back in the 70's we could lift a finished model off the workbench in a few days. Of course my early ones looked sort of OK or lousy but we got better with experience and patience. But with all the accessories and aftermarket we have today, when was the last time we went back to our early approach and built a model with a stringy tube of stringy glue and a paintbrush? We can't! New aftermarket and accessories have changed the way we build and enables us to nitpick over every part and accept nothing less than than perfect, so we have spoiled ourselves! This video reminds us of how it all began before we turned into plastic model Rembrants! You might be on to something for the kids who are just starting out whereas most guys post up videos light-years ahead of the beginners so keep this Idea going as we need more kids doing this!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Yes, sometimes it's nice to get back to basics :-)

[@stevetaylor2004]

I second and third that , I too have been drawn into being a rivet counter , and got to admit modelling was becoming a pain , got myself a couple of these kits and done them from box and bloody enjoyed myself , back to basic modelling for me , after all that's how we all fell in love with it .

[@sargesavage4359]

He's right about the kids accomplish something instead of being mindless Zombies from using there phones all day !

[@tony_sheppard165]

Very true I love this video!, I bought a starter set Spitfire Airfix kit hoping to get back to modeling after graduating high school, but I only washed the sprues. it sat in my room inside the box for months until now. I had plans to suspend the planes on my ceiling as I wanted to give my room some character, but because I wanted to be a perfectionist, it only got me procrastinating. after seeing this video, it gave me some motivation to want to finish the kit without having the need to be perfect or that it has to be a 100% five-star model. plus, most say to not suspend your best models on the ceiling anyway so off to start my spitfire! great video, thank you for inspiring me!

[@Jimo1956]

Great build. Really enjoyed watching. Took me back 52 years when I built my first model at age 12. Yes, it was the Airfix Spitfire. Had to learn all the tricks by "trial and error." My missus even watched along for the last 20 mins.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Well, it's good to reach the "missus" demographic finally. Tell her thanks from me :-)

[@AyebeeMk2]

Watched through this video and it's still packed with tips on how to get the most out of next to nothing. Also well done for raising so much for a worth while cause.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it :-)

[@normanbowstead3616]

I’m taking this back up after a 45 year break. Really enjoying your videos and relearning techniques. Many thanks 👍

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it :-)

[@cuebj]

there are far more parts and each part is far more intricate than the Airfix 1/72 Spitfire I must have made nearly 60 years ago! But around age ten, I was doing something similar with the glue from those tubes to avoid huge dollops flopping out and dissolving half the kit. I tried to interest my son and got him what was a similarly simplistic Spitfire when he was about 8 - no interest. Daughter would have been much keener even up to scratch-building. Too many other interests to take up modelling after 50 years but very impressed with what you achieve. One or two lads my age were much more serious than me (and they had more money for kits, paints, and brushes) but I did peak at some very good examples - Liberator, Focke Wolfe, Sunderland, and some WW1 biplanes and triplanes - before I put the old cigar boxes of paints away forever.

[@clarkhining8496]

I recently turned 68 and haven't built a model for some time, but as we say here in Georgia, (USA), you done flung a cravin on me. This was very educational and I think I'll try to put these lessons to use. Thank you very much.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

I'm glad to hear it. Have fun with it and thanks for watching :-)

[@tomtruesdale6901]

That is how we built models back in the 60s and 70s. When you first started painting the paint looked like something you would paint your house with but you made a great job of it.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Yes, the paint definitely needs to be treated very differently when applying with a brush :-)

[@daveduck4315]

Love Aldi when these kits come out,good Xmas pressure for kids...get then

[@Tom_YouTube_stole_my_handle]

I’ve bought several of those since they started doing them. I find the weak point is the varying thicknesses of the different paint colours when it comes to brush painting. Some are so thin they barely adhere and others are like soft butter. They dry to a nice finish though.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

@@Tom_KZbin_stole_my_handle Absolutely, the varying densities can be a pain, but that's one of the reasons I like the wet palette - makes it easier to maintain a consistent density.

[@DiscoCol08]

At 57 years young, I want to start building these kits again, awesome video thanks.

[@dbenci2071]

Hand painting is a true skill, nice job!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks 😀

[@MrPDoff]

Back in the day that is ALL we had them along came liquid polly. I use to use the knife to scrape the glue seems than paint the seem first, it worked like filler. The only tool I had was a set of nail clippers with a nail file. How things have changed. Enjoyed this build mind

[@SteamGeezerUK]

I've used nail clippers and a nail file. You can buy nail sets from the Pound Shop/Dollar Store that are great if you're on a tight budget. I've also got a number of kits in my stash that came from charity shops.

[@Lambonights]

Amazing what can be achieved using only very basic tools, great job!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@Digiphex]

My dad used to use soapy water for decal setting. Stuck like hell once dry. Might work better than vinegar.

[@spruetherapy]

"Deal with it". Love it. Sadly, KZbin comments section always brings out the same sort of people, armchair experts who couldn't even do a snap-together kit. Lovely work sir and I really enjoy your videos. Your builds helped inspire me to get back into modelling last June.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

I'm very glad to hear it, and thanks ;-)

[@ItsaCampingThing]

Absolutely chuffed to bits I found this channel. With Lockdowns and now Tier 3. Not being able to do much has been demoralising to say the least. I found this channel and thought I'd try a model or two. The RAF Hurricane and now Spitfire. Now I'm hooked. Taking a week to complete a 1:72 model but planning what I will do the next day allowing for parts to dry etc..I even bought myself a cheap airbrush and compressor and love it. So thank you for the advice you give in your videos. The paint colour codes have been particularly helpful. Keep up the great work and have a Merry Christmas.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

I'm very happy to have been of help, thanks for watching :-)

[@kevinkington3079]

looks great, i use a piece of kitchen roll to push down on the decals, it pushes them into the panel lines and squeezes out excess water and any air bubbles, i have done this on every model, no matter what scale for the main decals, not with small stencils then i use a dry soft brush, works for me.

[@gordonwalker7792]

Great result on a classic aircraft model, most unusual use of make-up(!)I'm an experienced modeller and haven't seen that before!😀

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@PurpleTT99]

Just started watching this having seen the alert for the auction results but completely missed the alert for this. So I missed the auction, but next time. BTW seeing you paint stuff:--- with a brush! Took me back to my youth. Superb job in the end, well done.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks. A lot of people have said they didn't get notifications for that video, which is particularly irritating in light of the subject.

[@kalynstalinski8375]

A quarter century on and I personally still use tube cement primarily (testers), my tip, squeeze a dollop on to a piece of cardboard and use a toothpick to apply it to the part. Also living in a 3rd floor apartment has made an airbrush impractical so I’ve been really focusing on brush painting, needless to say, I loved watching this build!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@simonbergin6589]

Great stuff. The glue takes me back its like being 12 years old again getting a kit from Woolworth on a Saturday with my pocket money

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Back when you could buy a model with pocket money, of course :-)

[@simonbergin6589]

If I remember correctly there were shelves full of kits costing 55p for the small kits and £1:10 for the large kits. Problem I had was I only got 50p pocket money 50p a week God I feel old now :-)

[@ianthomson9363]

@@simonbergin6589 I think my first kit cost me 2/6, or 12 1/2p using decimal currency, though that hadn't been invented yet.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

@@simonbergin6589 You're welcome :-)

[@daveduck4315]

Yea,back in the day,it was about enjoyment of doing the kits....I loved buying the box of soldier's

[@carlosballesteros4670]

What a stunning and beautiful work you've done. I never thought it could be possible to get that level of refinement on painting. The mounding of the model is outstanding great. I have my own Mk1 in 1/24 and I would say, the smaller, the better. What I liked the most was the cockpit all together with port side hatch opened. I guess that this model/airplane would be a show stopper. My compliments for the great work you've done. Kudos!

[@StephenDawson-ih5mm]

That brought back lots of happy memories thank you for that. Steve U.K.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 🙂

[@markparsons4434]

All things considered done a really good job here. Given me a lot to think about, as I’m an absolute beginner....

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I'm glad it was useful for you.

[@michaelabraham9233]

mm im 11 and finished my first ever model; this exact one to be specific yesterday though i cant deny i had a nail file and other tools to hand

[@SteamGeezerUK]

@@michaelabraham9233 Good for you :-) Yes, nail files and such are a good way to get started without spending a lot of money.

[@theantsarebackted1]

Have just finished this kit in the last couple of days. Found the hints and tips really useful and enjoyed seeing what you can do with the Billy basics.

[@joegilroy4918]

Turned out really good for doing it straight out of the box!! Good job.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@stefanastley1115]

Great video, good cause. Glad to see it went for nearly £70!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Yup, not a bad result at all :-)

[@Emtbtoday]

I ended up getting one ofnthese spit starter kits for my Xmas from my wee cousin I thought to myself probably never build it but the modeler in me took it out the box for a nose and its a stunning wee kit so it is! Must be new moulds because always remember what you said about flash n that! But nothing on it and plastic is alot lighter grey it has 2019 stamped but maybe just cleaned the old moulds up or something but think I'll build it now because looks as good as some 48s and 32nd

[@geraldmosesr9630]

Great video. I've watched this 3 times now for tips as it's my first build in years. You know you sound like Alfie Solomons from Peaky Blinders, played by Tom Hardy.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

I'm glad it's been useful for you, and I'm a big fan of Tom Hardy, so thanks :-)

[@angowT]

I was up all night enjoying your vids. You really are very expert, however what makes me smile is how you guys who have all the gear, make such a fuss of crap paint, gunky glue & painting with a brush. It's all I've ever known. The only additions I use are; my wife's tweezers, her make up and brushes for weathering and a Swiss Army knife. So, my hobby is very affordable, not as superb as your results, but not bad. Keep up the good work. ( You may well tempt me to spend more on better gear) Oh, I should've watched to the end before I commented, good use of eye make up.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it :-)

[@williamvasilakis9619]

Wow, nicely done old chap!!!! Beautiful work!

[@V081WLBlue]

Yip for the £1 shop glasses. I have +3.50 with clip on +2.0 I can flip up and down for even closer stuff, so 2 magnifiers in one, great for painting minis

[@FredWilbury]

Oh how I felt for you on this build , I'm shouting at the screen cocktail stick . good one

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks 👍

[@richardhaynes5793]

Loved this, very accessible and encouraging. It might be nice to do another from time to time.

[@No1_OfConsequence]

Extremely fine work! Using a white primer rather than a grey primer would have made the painting easier, especially with the white underside. Highlighting the panel line was good, as was the seat belt. Excellent video and great work.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

You might be right about the primer, but I find with this kind of colour scheme the white primer can make the colour coats too bright. It's a question of taste, I suppose. Either would work, it depends on what end result you want.

[@beauxtx1959]

BRILLIANT!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it :-)

[@BOABModels]

I had to watch this when I saw the name - I won't press charges since it's for a good cause! 😂 Model looks brilliant! I built my Airfix Spitfire with just brushes way back when!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it. Also, my first BOAB video went up over two years ago, so... ;-)

[@BOABModels]

@@SteamGeezerUK 😂 well, I clearly didn't find them when I searched to see if the name was already taken! Keep up the good work! 👍 😁

[@anthonyshipman3611]

I didn't get a notification for this one! Just what I have asked for a bunch of times brilliant. Thanks very much.

[@kevinsmith1791]

Loved it took me back to when I was a kid

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@24th1879]

Wow what an excellent and interesting video. Only just come across your channel and have now subscribed. Been an aircraft and railway modeller for 50+ years and yes it takes me back to see it done like I used to years ago before airbrushes and all of todays paraphernalia. Very informative with a refreshingly relaxed style of commentary .. Time to make another cup of coffee and check out your back catalogue of videos... Btw, .. Decals - Deecals....I still call them 'Transfers ' Lol..

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it :-)

[@JohnSmith-ve8mj]

I'm a new subscriber really enjoyed your queen Elizabeth dreadnought build, and this looks right up my street. Cool build!!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@artycharr]

9:25, thats a hugely beneficial tip mate! I have been putting those things on the racks all day working stock and not ONCE did I think to get a pair, lean something new every day!

[@brianartillery]

I don't think that I've used tube cement since about 1976-ish. Having fingers like sausages meant that it tended to wander a bit. I got an old Airfix 'Ford Trimotor' kit a couple of years ago. It was completely sealed, and, because I'm a heathen, I opened it, to find, inside, a tube of 1970's era cement. I was more interested in that, than the kit. It was a tremendous nostalgia rush. I'm not going to open it - it now lives in an old tobacco tin - but I was wondering if it was the stuff that smelled of toxic chemicals, or the stuff that smelled pleasantly of oranges? I'll never know. It's my 'Schrödinger's Cement,' if you will. My go-to now, is Tamiya Extra Thin, and Plastic Weld. The intake might be in two pieces to allow the fitting of a tropical filter, like the Vokes, on different marks of Spitfire.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Tamiya make a thin cement that smells of lemons, if you're interested. No idea if it's any good or not :-)

[@rovercoupe7104]

It’s a charming model, well done. M.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@anthonyshipman3611]

Dont know what's going on, never got a notification then when I found this video I left a comment and looked again and my comment is not there??? Anyway, thanks for this one, just what I have asked for before. And the models for heroes charity is brilliant, just donated. All the best Anthony.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

I saw your previous comment and replied to it. No idea what's happened to it. KZbin seems to be a bit of a law unto itself when it comes to notifying subscribers and the vagaries of the comments system.

[@topfuelteddy]

Fantastic job !!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@markhill4526]

Quite enjoyed watching that build. Still build my kits that way, eg hand painted

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks. I've had a lot of people ask about brush painting because that's how they do it, so I thought this was the perfect opportunity to do a bit of old school building :-)

[@daveduck4315]

Modeling is about enjoyment, don't get me wrong it's nice to learn other methods,but when your in your room putting it together it's a joy ain't it

[@MrTinman624]

Beautifully done.

[@GW-jw9vs]

Fantastic build, I have learned some new techniques and am now off to buy some make-up.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

I'm glad to hear it. Thanks for watching :-)

[@nikibloxsidge1701]

Not even watched it yet but I know it’s going to be amazing and my god do I mean it

[@SteamGeezerUK]

No pressure, then? Cheers :-)

[@nikibloxsidge1701]

No problem and hope you and everyone else who reads this stays safe during this crazy time🙂🙃😊☺️😀😉😝😋

[@stealthracer]

I call 'em deckles too! P.S. I'd have drawn out the camo pattern on the wings with a pencil (if you get it wrong, much easier to rub out than paint!) and just done the brown bits, then the green bits. (Other smartass comments are available.)

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Normally I'd mask the camouflage with putty and spray it, but for a one off, this was easier just to do freehand. As I mentioned in the video, the only reason I do the whole thing brown first is because apparently that's how they were done at the factory. It's not necessary, of course, but it's just my little nod to the often unsung folks who built these things in the first place :-)

[@douglasw.7864]

Great video! I’m building that kit currently, and yes, the pins are bit too large for the holes. I wound up cutting and sanding them off. A much better fit after their removal.

[@astrochaos4182]

Watching this waiting for my spitfire mk vc to arrive

[@chilarai1]

Duh, Dollar Tree reading glasses! Now you tell me after I spent $12 on a cheap chinese "magnifier". Excellent job by the way. My first attempt at brush painting after a couple of decades was messy in comparison.

[@alextowers7564]

You can make a basic wash from dark paint, water and washing up liquid, which i find to be quite effective. I think that counts, as long as you use the paints from the kit of course!

[@gartsherriejunction4643]

Sir, I don't know why but your video didn't appear in my list of subscription channels 3 days ago when you first released it. Have my setting set to Auto Follow On and it appeared as an ad-hoc video. Maybe you should check this with YT and ascertain why. Besides being 3 days late, loved the video and one of your better ones. Really glad I caught up with it. Cheers, Mike

[@SteamGeezerUK]

There's an option in the youtube studio to "publish to subscriptions feed and notify subscribers". For some reason, occasionally when publishing a video, this option is greyed out. I have no idea why. I appreciate you letting me know though :-)

[@gartsherriejunction4643]

No problem just that I really your channel, as I suspect others also, and to have missed out was or would have been a let down. No worries though, I did catch up and should it happen again, I will just have to binge watch.😂😂

[@PurplEWolFGaminG]

Airbrush cleaner also can be used as poly cement glue as it does the same job and you can get big bottles that will last you longer than tamiya extra thin or any other model glue on the market

[@SteamGeezerUK]

I've heard that mentioned before. I might give it a go someday but, for now, I still have a litre bottle of MEK to get through 🙂

[@PurplEWolFGaminG]

@@SteamGeezerUK yeah i brought the liquid poly is the small bottle before i knew about the thinner trick but yeah in the future il think about getting some airbrush thinner and try it out and as for the starter kit glue i use it to mix with the sprue and use it as a filler takes a good couple to 3 days to go off properly

[@markbaigent8373]

Hiya, nice work, just subbed. FYI the “Oxygen bottles” that you put behind the pilot’s seat are actually pressurised air for the pneumatic systems. But you probably knew that 😎

[@ChrisGurin]

This was wonderful, and, yes I was holding my breath when you started to paint the green. I've just started building models again after I found out my son started doing so (I'm in my 60s, he's in his 30s !) so we're picking up where we left off too many years ago. I have two questions: 1. The wet tray- is that water? Dumb question, but didn't know if that would be a problem with the paints. 2. Your wetting solution- I remember putting some on the surface BEFORE laying down the decal. I don't recall if that was an actual instruction, and I do remember at least one time it was too much. Anyway, thank you for a really enjoyable experience.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks. I appreciate it. Yes, it's just water in the wet palette. For brush painting I've found you don't really need anything else.

[@ChrisGurin]

@@SteamGeezerUK I just know I spent an enjoyable hour and fifteen minutes “watching paint dry.” Thanks for your great work.

[@markellison1364]

It really looks great!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks :-)

[@kristhijs3180]

Don't always trust the plan/box. Old German tanks kits from Revell (Matchbox) had Red (bricksred) as camouflage color

[@ernestgalvan9037]

“NO aftermarket paints or finishes....JUST what is in the box..”” GREAT VIDEO, Just what I have been looking for, to show my daughter who has NEVER BUILT a kite, and does not know if she will enjoy this “model-making thing “ . Purchase ONE item... The Kit.....ONE item... Get Started. Announcer: “Right, spray it all with primer......” Daughter: “Dad, what???” WHEN will I ever find a video directed to an ABSOLUTE TOTAL BEGINNER, ABSOLUTE TOTAL AMATEUR who wants to make the ABSOLUTE LEAST INVESTMENT, to start AS ABSOLUTELY AS EASILY as possible, who is ABSOLUTELY NOT looking to build, or paint, THE PERFECT MODEL... They just want to “check it out”, see what the ABSOLUTE BASIC process is all about, and end up with something EASY TO DO. IF they like it, enjoy the process, or have fun... THEN AND ONLY THEN do they want to even THINK about investing any more time or $$. And before anyone states (or questions) The Obvious... ->Mother and Daughter are convinced Dad is incapable

[@SteamGeezerUK]

I don understand your point, but I would counter by saying you don't have to use primer, but the paint will go on way easier if you do, and rattle can primers are cheap and easily available. If you want something very quick and easy like that, I would suggest perhaps an Airfix Quick Kit might be worth looking at. I appreciate the feedback in any case.

[@davewilliams6172]

All we had were Humbrol Enamel paints...even trickier to get a good result...no Acrylics back then. Used to stink the place out with the smell of Polystyrene glue and White Spirit paint thinner! I found a Trumpeter 1/24th scale Hurricane up in my attic, it's from so long ago I don't remember buying it. I have had so much fun with the hours of work detailing it and got 4/5ths of the way finished and messed up the canopy...it's still sat there 6 months later...lost interest in it, which is one of my major faults. I will probably use it for crash scene diorama in a few years time, but for now it just sits there hidden away.

[@daveduck4315]

You wouldn't have been so worried back in your youth if you messed up!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

It would be interesting to try and recover the canopy. What went amiss with it?

[@davewilliams6172]

@@SteamGeezerUK I cut too deep with the scalpel when masking it for paint and also got out of line and left some nasty marks in the glass. I will break the glass panel and make it look like a very near miss just past the pilot's head and ricocheted off the armour plate. I am going to turn it into a repair crew scene if I can find some 1/24th figures …best I can find so far is a set of Rally Mechanics that I can adapt...can't find 1/24 RAF crew anywhere.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

@@davewilliams6172 Tell me about it. 1/24 scale figures seem rather thin on the ground in certain genres.

[@davidportch8837]

enjoyed this vid - thank you. As you had undercoated the model initially, I wondered how you glued those painted parts together with cement without scraping the glue off the jointing surfaces first?

[@stevetaylor2004]

I'm also wondering how ,

[@LightingSparks82]

Wow makeup for weathering interesting idea and probably exactly the same stuff.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

I think this has a bit more glitter in it :-)

[@LightingSparks82]

@@SteamGeezerUK Sounds ideal for fantasy vehicles and figures. I'm going to have to check them out but those applicators are a great idea. Tempted to try with pastels and a dap of those thinners.

[@sicknote1558]

Can you show putting the black and white stripes on a spitfire plus would be helpful to see how to do the yellow lines on the leading edge of the spitfire/hurricane or another ww2 aircraft would be very helpful thank you

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Next time I do one, I'll make a point of it, but there is some of that in my "Beer Delivery" Spitfire build - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXOalpeOgMuajrM

[@kiwiruna9077]

Have only gotten thru the intro music and yay you can never have enough spitfires.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Happy to oblige :-)

[@imtoys23]

Hi Pal, only saw this video on Christmas... Please build another Spitfire and put it on ebay like this one.... And let me know.... Thank's

[@SteamGeezerUK]

There'll be more of these in the future, no doubt of that :-)

[@josealejandroalvaradobotei8584]

Excelente video desde chile gran trabajo a mi también me gusta los aviones y el aermodelisno 👍👍🇨🇱

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Muchas gracias :-)

[@normangebhardt]

Good work!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks!

[@alamocannon3791]

That glue !!! Used to make kits lying of the floor infront of the fire (was only 8ish )My mum used to go mad when that stuff got in the carpet. Then the bloody dog used to try and push her way in, Doh, Paint on the carpet aswell..... They were the days, 60s and 70s....

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Just take a big old bite of that nostalgia sandwich... :-)

[@daveduck4315]

Oh mate,your taking me back,these modern glues are easy,but hey loved the glue back in the day

[@GOAT-K2]

I am currently on my 1st model kit it’s a revell typhoon I am struggling with it do you think I should but the spitfire then finish building my other kit or should I do that first

[@SteamGeezerUK]

If you're having problems with a build, it sometimes helps to put the project to one side and do something else, and then come back to it afterwards.

[@ifeyecouldpaint]

I would always defer to you being an absolute expert and wonder how you pull off such wonderful builds but please would you mind a bit of constructive criticism. I noticed you use cocktail sticks to help you glue yet you've never used them as a paintbrush it would have been so much better when painting that set with highlights if you have dipped the end of a cocktail stick in the paint and use it as a pen they make brilliant fineliners for edges as well as other paint tasks. Once again please accept my profound apology trying to tell a master how to do his job

[@SpunkyMunky]

(This isn’t my own idea I learnt it form quick kits) if you use watered down pva glue where the decals will go and after they are down it stops a lot of the slivering and helps them settle into the panel lines etc.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

That's a good idea, cheers :-)

[@MillwalltheCat]

Very nice job, especially as hand-painted work. I'm still trying to understand why many (internet) builders put internal parts together first before painting them? It seems to be a popular way of going about things. F knows why, surely, it's easier to touch-up after assembly rather than try to get a paint brush in there? I suppose I must be 'old school', or missing something (which I doubt). And as for those that paint everything on the sprue/gates, etc, and put them in a frame, 'kin realy? Gertcha! Whinge over, keep up the good work.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Sometimes it's just easier and cleaner to assemble parts first, especially if they need filling or something, but yes, it can also be easier to paint parts separately and touch them up afterwards (stop laughing at the back).

[@jasonburton3866]

Excellent job👍🏻 lots of great tips. Is your wet pallet simply a box with tracing paper?

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Not far off. It's a box with kitchen paper and baking parchment on top :-)

[@petercalvert4793]

Have to say love your stuff. If you are ever up to it as I know you don’t like jets but would you do a Vulcan as city of Coventry it’s preserved at Baginton airport in Coventry.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks. I've nothing against jets - I've done a few. I tend to build as the mood takes me. If I ever come across a Vulcan for the right price, who knows...? :-)

[@markgreatrix5511]

I wonder if packing the canopy with blu-tac before cutting would stop it from cracking? Just a thought

[@SteamGeezerUK]

That's not a bad idea, cheers :-)

[@jordanfox7070]

Could I use a flat black primer instead of a grey one. Never really painted like this before and not sure lol. I love the video, keep it up brother!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

You could, but keep in mind the colour of the primer affects the coats above it - a darker primer will mute the colour coats, a lighter primer will make them brighter.

[@jordanfox7070]

@@SteamGeezerUK okay. It is applying fairly well. It’s my first model and I’m having a blast! Your video helps me so much, definitely going to be my new hobby. Also, one of my paint pots was completely empty. I was going to try and mix it myself but is there another method you’d recommend? Keep up the great work brother.

[@robindow5742]

hey mate you are not as old as me and i call them transfers not deecals or decals i will be 74 in a few weeks time when i first bought an airfix spitfire i cost 2 shillings was in series one model paint then was enamel gloss you added talcum powder to it to make it matt tip from revel instructions maybe apout 1956/7unfortunately the transfers were quite glossy so without covering wit a matt varnish they stood out like a sore thumb and this was long before airbrushes spray painting was done in the garage to repaint your car after it was damaged ha ha nice job keep it up

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Cheers, thanks for watching :-)

[@stevenagejunction4107]

Only just seen this and missed the auction, How much did it see for in the end??

[@SteamGeezerUK]

I don't remember off the top of my head, about £70 I think. I did a follow up video with all the details - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHWyiIawoqijh9E

[@user-vx4rq5jv5y]

I built mine using only the things in the box, and it came out fine

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Yes, a lot of these newer Airfix kits are very good.

[@phoenixschofield7711]

I held my breath when you were repositioning the side decals cause there so fu**ing fragile also good job looks AMAZING

[@yes-12321]

They are but it's way better if you use quite warm water and let the decal soak for 40 seconds. As well as put water on the area your applying it to so you can position it easily.

[@phoenixschofield7711]

@@yes-12321 thanks Bailey I never knew I’ll try that

[@jasonmcdermott9891]

Please do more like these video’s

[@SteamGeezerUK]

It's certainly part of the long term plan, yes ;-)

[@supermotomadness]

Hi, out of interest what glue would you normally use?.

[@LD-hl5qq]

Wow,in My country a set like that costs almost 50$

[@nikoladze77]

For panel highlighting it's better to use oil paonts

[@lenningradrio6304]

I thought I'm the only one. What kind of material did you use where you dip your brushes cause there's no residue

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Do you mean the wet palette? It's tissue paper with baking parchment on top of it.

[@maikeldenissen4905]

Interesting and inspiring video. Picked up modeling again after years of pause. I am still using brushes, but am thinking about switching to airbrush. What is the stuff you use to hold the cut out door to the stick for painting? Is it some kind of putty?

[@SteamGeezerUK]

It's just cheap white tack from the Pound Shop. Thanks for watching :-)

[@franktozier3184]

Tube glue is quite messy. At least you can't get high on it anymore.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

I'm not sure I mentioned it in the video, but I did notice the glue was a lot less pungent than I remember.

[@philipthomas7385]

Thanks for video, good learning some tips. Out of interest what glue do you use on your normal builds?

[@markpeacock6345]

Tamiya Thin or Extra Thin Glue is excellent.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, I appreciate it. I actually use an industrial solvent, methyl ethyl ketone, but it's really nasty stuff and I wouldn't advise using it. Tamiya Extra Thin Quick Setting is a good choice if you can find it.

[@philipthomas7385]

Appreciate the info, I'm starting again after a long break and there is so much I'm trying to take in. What was the purpose of the mottle effect on the paint? I've seen that mentioned with German paint schemes. Thanks again for taking the time to answer, its much appreciated

[@GiorgioBeltrammi]

The lines of the panels are gigantic. In reality there would be about 2 inches between panels.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

True, but there's only so much you can do at that scale 🙂

[@robertcoutts6035]

Great vid, good causes, however you forgot the antenna wire oops ;)

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Thanks, but I didn't forget it, I just didn't fit one. I didn't want to start getting into rigging or sprue stretching on this build - I'll cover that another time :-)

[@pea2911]

great video. thanks out of curiosity, how much did you raise for charity?

[@SteamGeezerUK]

There's an update with the results and everything here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHWyiIawoqijh9E

[@tekk688]

Nail polish I've used too

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Yup, that works very well for many applications, and comes in some fantastic colours too :-)

[@GHOSTDIVIS0N]

explain to me, how does warm water help with decor?

[@SteamGeezerUK]

It just helps the decal adhesive dissolve easier and adds a little flexibility to the decal. It's particularly helpful with older decals.

[@GHOSTDIVIS0N]

can’t you use the cement provided to stick it on?

[@budavargas]

On a budget? You can buy two extra kits with that JLC saw blade

[@VC27]

Made my first Frog Spitfire 47 years ago and messed it up. Have kept it that way as a memory. This is the way the hobby was meant to be enjoyed. Nowadays many people 'produce' museum quality builds using various after market 'cheats'. Not only are those things notoriously expensive, it is also unfair in my opinion. But then, I am an old timer, what do I know?

[@martinjakobsen2908]

The make-up.......... hmmmm ...........just for weathering? hmmmmm......... me thinks just a ruse. The wife must be " ohhh look what he bought me"🤣🤣🤣

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Hardly. The missus very rarely wears warpaint and, when she does, she wouldn't wear anything like this :-)

[@martinjakobsen2908]

@@SteamGeezerUK Hmmmmm that's what I thought..... the blush might be a bit dark on you though 😂😂😃😃😃😂😂

[@martinjakobsen2908]

And the wife's in the wardrobe hiding her "little black dress" lol

[@ian_987]

Its a very interesting video to watch and its clearly taking a wallet-friendly approach which is ideal for people on a tight budget or just getting started, but to state that its "using just what comes in the box" is thoroughly misleading. Rather than using the extra brushes, makeup, additional tools etc, it would be interesting to see what actually can be achieved with only what comes in the starter set - then you can show exactly what the issues are with the starter set contents and where an aspiring modeller is best advised to spend their cash on tools etc. I say this as someone who has been making models on and off in plastic and wood, for nearly 30 years, and still dont think I'm particularly accomplished. I do worry sometimes that this is the sort of pastime that wont appeal to younger generations which I feel is a shame.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

That's not a bad idea. I have plenty of starter kits in stock ;-)

[@Emtbtoday]

I bought these brushes from the works really NOT GOOD THE HAIRS COME LOOSE AND STICK TO YOUR MODELS! Only get used for weathering now but still using the tweezers to pick the bristles out now and again! My hobby shop was finally open after the weekend there so got my red sable set again!

[@SteamGeezerUK]

Really? That's interesting. I use them a lot and I can't say I've ever had that happen. I mean, you can't expect too much from such cheap brushes but I've always found them pretty good.

[@Emtbtoday]

@@SteamGeezerUK yeah it's the second set and same has happened! There ok fornthe weathering, I'm using them now for streaking and had afew bristles left on the model there! It's not happening as much as what they do when new! Must just be shedding there looser hairs haha!