Building the Hasegawa 1/48 Scale Mitsubishi F-2B Air Defense Jet Fighter "Viper-Zero"

In this video, we build, paint camouflage, detail, and weather the Hasegawa 1/48 scale F-2B Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) fighter jet kit# 07439. This Special Limited Edition kit is dubbed “21SQ Return to Matsushima AB”.
This will be amateur model Project #20 and the 7th overall Viewer’s Choice winning request. The Wild Card drawing for Project #21 is also presented.
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Photo Credits:
Public Domain: Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), U.S. Government and military sources
And others as noted below--
By Jerry Gunner from Lincoln, UK - commons, CC BY-SA 2.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Image on F-2B (T/N 514) on flight line parked By A&W - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Image on F-2B on flight line from left rear by Hunini attribution creative commons -ShareAlike 4.0 International
21st Squadron emblem by Josephus37 attribution: creative commons -ShareAlike 4.0 International
Music Credits:
Taiko-drum-sequence-for-looping-the-sacrifice by Legend1060 -- Creative Commons (CC0)
“Miyako Japan 2” by SHW --Creative Commons (CC0)
“Ishikari Lore” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
“Tsudzumi Japan 3” by SHW --Creative Commons (CC0)
“Inaho -Japan” by SHW Creative Commons (CC0)
Movie Clips are Public Domain due to un-renewed or lack of copyright:
“A Bucket of Blood” (1959)

[@jwilson2793]

JASDF always has the coolest color schemes...their F-15Js & DJs are out of this world

[@typedbyben]

This channel got me back into model kits after a 30 year hiatus. I would guess I learned 90-95% of my technique from watching these videos. The presentation max uses makes them more accessible and he gives his viewers, especially somebody just starting out, a lot of confidence to go out and try something new

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Ben, so great to hear! Have fun, Sir! 😇

[@stuco81]

I love this 'blue on blue' scheme. Im getting towards the end of making a hasegawa f-4 in these colours.

[@totorocatbus]

they have it on their F4s as well. super sexy and makes them look aggressor like

[@Miguel-re2hv]

You make things look easy...thank you also for the information context you usually provide within your vids! Thank you!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thank you Miguel 😉

[@NPractitioner]

What a stunning build! Beautiful work👍🏼

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks, Gav 🙂

[@marcusaureliusantoninusaug2161]

Another great build Max! Good choice, the F-2B is a beauty!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus, glad to hear from you again and that you liked this F-2B! 😄

[@adamrudinni289]

Very nice kit I like modulation of colors which you used , Hasegawa "masters at work" and skilled modeler = very nice model :) after that what I saw here I have no choice left... I need to buy one for myself. Good job mate, keep it rolling :D

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

Amazing build Max, enjoyed it 👏

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks again Sprue Fascination Channel, I hope you're doing well! 😀

[@svrhodes77]

Thanks again for the awesome videos! I just used your color mix on this F-2 for a JASDF F-4EJ Kai Phantom II! Your mixing formula was perfect! Thanks again!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi svrhodes77, glad you're enjoying the videos and that the F-2B episode helped with your paint scheme. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@chrisanderson9355]

Love you videos! The info you provide on the subject is excellent, that is one of the things I really enjoy in the hobby is also learning about the military equipment. Watching you videos has helped me to bring up the quality of my builds. Keep up the good work!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks very much Chris 😊

[@parascalemodels]

Another Great build. Thanks for posting

[@MaxAfterburner]

Glad you enjoyed it Para Scale Models ! 😄

[@juliohernandez6856]

Great build! I can't wait for the viper

[@afiqlims6276]

Thats one beautiful kit with such beauty colours.. impressive build! 💙

[@MaxAfterburner]

For a lot of people, blue is their favorite color, so how can one go wrong? 😉. Thanks Bluish Seed!

[@robbo1068]

Super job .....really enjoyed listening to your tips and explanations why you do certain things. The paint scheme and the process used turned out brilliantly!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Robert, glad you enjoyed the show! 😀

[@VonDrinkoften]

Beautifully painted and weathered once again mate. Another fantastic build video. Keep them coming!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks James C 😀

[@cygnusx10]

Very nice build. Amazing finish as well. Definitely a 'thumbs up' from me. I like the way you build and paint - always room to learn different techniques. Thanks for sharing, and can't wait to see what's next.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks very much cygnusx10 😇

[@simonetrovati4962]

You finally built it!! I was waiting for this model for soooooo long!! Excellent work as always, wheathering is spot on imo And that sea camo looks amazing, you can paint it on any aircraft and it will look beautiful

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Simone, who doesn't love anything painted in blue? 😊

[@MottysMilitaryModels]

Fantastic work again max, really brill pain job to. The weathering really brings it to life. Well done my friend. I hope and your family are well buddy

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Steve, and have fun with that Su-34! 🥳

[@joseasdrubalquiros72]

Great work!!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi José, thank you so much 😀

[@MrVcstealth]

Awesome as always!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Eman VC 😃

[@madazza72]

Awesome build really enjoy your models keep up the good work

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks for watching Aaron 🙂

[@phillipjones3342]

Love the content first watch the B-52 your work is amazing I used to do this as a kid but haven’t in a long long time

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Phillip, I hope it's bringing back great memories 🙂

[@rmandiou1]

I did this as well as a kid Phillip. My favorite hobby of all time. I haven't done this In well over 25 years though. Want to get back into it but you don't really see the model kits in stores now a days any more.

[@echodad7864]

I love your content, it’s really crazy that the model building community has such an interesting guy, keep up the good work

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Windows tech support, I'm very happy you're enjoying the content 😎

[@jeremiahramirez7111]

Awesome video!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Jeremiah, Aziza saw it first 😂

[@pilot4701]

Looks real good! So much improvement from the first model till now.

[@MaxAfterburner]

I hope so Cole 🤭

[@TowMaters]

Very nice build man... Loved the paint...

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks TowMaters! I really liked how the red insignia went with the blue colors and the white panel markings.

[@enokinnokenti5649]

Love these videos. I'm not even an aircraft modeller (mostly sci fi for me) but I have learnt so much watching these.

[@MaxAfterburner]

That's great to hear, thanks Enok 😀

[@mr.modern4419]

Great build!! I loved the Roger Corman clip from "A Bucket of Blood". Too funny!!!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks mr.modern44, enjoy it while you can 😉

[@michaszymczynski3857]

You are great. Your builds are awesome. I pause with my hobby many years ago. Cos of u now i start it again. U teach so many things in modelling. For me ur the best in youtube. Greetings from Poland.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Dziękuję Ci bardzo Michał !

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

SOO KOOOOOLLLL. Your work is awesome. Mike Espo ...

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks much Mike! 😊

[@connor5689]

Great video man..keep up the great work

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Connor! 😃

[@foabmoab]

Awesome work, Max. I've always loved the colour scheme on the F-2s :)

[@MaxAfterburner]

It's a great color scheme, thanks Foab Moab! Hope you're doing great 😃

[@foabmoab]

@@MaxAfterburner I'm not too bad, Max, thanks :) And you're welcome ^-^

[@fairulrani]

Because of you video, now I buy this kit F2😁👍👍👍👍👍

[@MaxAfterburner]

Great 👍 😉 😊

[@thomream1888]

Ah, your comment about no mention of the model being slightly tail-heavy is really irritating. For a manufacturer to leave out that vital info ( or the pathetic 'may require nose weight' leaving us to guess how much is enough) has always frustrated me. Does Hasegawa think it's some kind of trade secret? Your modeling skills are top-notch Tom. Thank you for calling out that gross error by this otherwise outstanding kit maker. Your builds are always inspiring.

[@user-bu6df3rj1r]

F-2....イケメン😍(very cool)

[@MaxAfterburner]

ありがとうございました 😀

[@RubyMarkLindMilly]

That's a really beautiful scheme

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Mark, it's not the usual colors used for a military jet, but it looks nice and sporty. 😉

[@robbieh1899]

After getting back into this hobby after about a 45 year absence, I can definitely say that I have learnt a fair bit from watching your vids. The aftermarket accessories available and all those "special tools" that are now required... Many thanks for your vids and I hope my version of this is at least 50% as good as yours, I'll be happy...

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Robbie H, thanks! You can do it! 😃

[@robbieh1899]

@@MaxAfterburner Mate, its a bit like guitar playing after 10 x spinal surgeries. I used to be able, but, sitting for a period of time is a nightmare...

[@agentsofshieldnewengland6759]

The Viper-Zero looks amazing Max!! Now I need to find one and build it. As always keep it up. You and other have inspired me to start my own channel too. See you on the Next Video.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Agents and good luck! ✌️

[@kimberlypierson5760]

Nice work

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@steves1112000]

I am a relatively new subscriber. You're a good modeler. I always learn something new with each video. Even though I've been doing this 40+ years, I'm no expert and love learning new things.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks kindly Stephen! We're like the Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds -- we strive for perfection, but we never achieve it! 😎

[@Nbwest609]

That's a nice looking plane.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks much Nathan 🙂

[@buckmerdoc8860]

Nice! Keep it up Max

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks k c 🙂

[@bhjihhu4703]

Hey, I'm loving the models you make, they are just amazing, I've learnt so much from you. I personally would like to see you do a revell p-61 black widow, I recently did one and there is many different ways for you to add details, for example you can have an engine showing

[@herpahezen]

Man that blue is beautiful. Why I love Japanese aircraft. Even their rf-4's are clean and beautiful. Definitely need to see if I can find this kit somewhere!! Also I wished they had full intakes in their normal f-16 kits would make a world of difference for me as I love being able to see the face of the intake blades.

[@stevie65able]

Another great build, Tom. You have zero complaints from me....

[@MaxAfterburner]

🤭 Stephen!

[@bobmartin9918]

I love this channel.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Bob! 🥳

[@simon_96]

Nice I just bought a f-2b 1/48 hopefully I can make a nice model out of it however the canopy has a crack in it I like this video very much because of the step by step showcase helps with planning and a sense of how the airbrush will look like in action thanks for making this informative and enjoyable video

[@MaxAfterburner]

Great to hear, thanks Simon, I hope you have great success on your F-2B!

[@petermoscone3115]

Another great build..I always look forward to the videos...hope you do the 1/48 L-39....happy modeling..

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Peter, hope you're doing great! 😊

[@f-4ephantomll271]

Hi Max I always enjoy your vids They got something relaxing to me ,and you must be a pretty chilled guy 😅 All the best to you

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks so much for your comments F-4E Phantom II! 😃

[@joshcochran2217]

I have the Iwata Eclipse too and can generally go a few paint sessions between full teardown cleanings. Every time I finish a color, I half fill the paint cup with alcohol, wipe the sides and bottom of the cup and the exposed part of the needle with a Q-tip, and then spray the alcohol through the brush. Then I half fill again with airbrush cleaner, let it sit for a minute, then spray it through as well. I use Tamiya acrylics too, thinned 50/50, and have found this regimen works really well for me. I do have to do a full clean more often if I use a metallic paint or something thicker than my standard 50% Tamiya mix. Mission Models Have Glass V paint, for example. That takes a full cleaning each time.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Josh, that's basically how I clean my airbrush between colors sans the airbrush cleaner. However, I do use a thicker ratio than you and that might be why I have problems and you're not having as much. Definitely anything "metallic" based seems to require an immediate clean up for me.

[@user-jy5nq2kf3c]

I’m Japanese. It is very cool! I want more people to know about this work

[@MaxAfterburner]

こんにちは つりひゃっかTV, おかげで、楽しんでくれてうれしいです 😎

[@bigd-1-channel514]

Pashe D-500, Same compressor I use and have had sinve bought new in the 90"s also. I soon plan to begin putting up build videos bery soon. Nice work.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Big D - 1- Channel, and have fun 😉

[@galindoa1972]

This build could'nt have been posted at a better time! I bought one about 2 weeks ago from ebay and I'll be picking it up tomorrow. Can't wait to see this video. ( can't watch it now as I have to go to work now.) With that said, your vids are always informative and fun to watch.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks, I hope you have fun and great success with your new project! 😊

[@panzer-meister]

It's nice work. Actually, masking way is very understandable. Also finish is very nice. I enjoyed, thank you !!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks again パンツァーマイスター / panzer-meister 😉

[@lighterwow]

素敵です！　excellent job!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi lighterwow, 感謝 😇

[@jaanikaapa6925]

I like the F-2 / FSX. Loved it in Falcon 3.0 and it's interesting that the F-16 was the first modern fighter to get the "advanced" treatment. Bigger, better, etc, like the F/A-18 E/F.

[@cs8862]

Max i gotta tell ya. You are truly talented. Love your videos and as usual AWESOME WORK! I hope one day i could meet you in person.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Carlos, thanks again, always a treat to read your comments 😃

[@voodoonights1671]

Lovely work. I find that my Iwata's do need at least the needle pulled and cleaned after use. I find doing this and normal cleaning of the cupetc i do not need to take it apart that often. Keep up the terrific content.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks VooDoo Nights, hope you're doing fantastic 😊

[@ryanwu332]

What a beautiful aircraft you have built there, I can only fantasize about doing something as beautifil as that!

[@MaxAfterburner]

You can do it Ryan! 😀

[@lancet.346]

Perfect timing! I have been listening to Dan Carlin’s “Supernova in the East” series and reading John Dower’s “Embracing Defeat: Japan in the Wake of World War II.” Twentieth century Japanese history is pretty darn interesting.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Lance, Japan certainly went through a lot of changes in the 20th century for sure.

[@lancet.346]

Max_Afterburner Indeed. Thanks for another great video!

[@rechfurlan]

Brother, for sure you are not the best model kit builder in the world. But for sure, your channel and your vídeos are the best! Great and simple technique, awesome results and great video editing. I am a fan from Brazil and always want to see new videos from you. Confrats! Best regards

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Leandro 🙂

[@fredtedstedman]

This is a great kit , I enjoyed building one last year . Love the looks of the 2 seater . I agree the blues are nearly impossible to match-every photo is different .( I hand painted the upper surfaces in blue /dark blue/greeny blue splinter . ) I must save-up and get a set of those rather imposing Anti-Ship Missiles to fit on it .

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi fred Ted, thanks for the comments. Hope you're doing great! 😃

[@fredtedstedman]

@@MaxAfterburner I have started putting planes including F-2 on my channel , just 2 minute walk arounds . I would be interested in your opinion , if you get time ? Keep safe

[@user-pd7zw8qz9o]

色が美しい　綺麗

[@MaxAfterburner]

ありがとう、気に入ってくれてうれしいです

[@captaincruise8796]

Looking good! Maybe I ought to visit Matsushima AB when they have an event this summer. For some reason I have never liked the look of two-seater f-16s (the single seater being my all-time favorite) but with the F-2 sea camo scheme it works out well. I have the Hasegawa 1/72 F-2a/b in my stash staring at me now..

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Captain Cruise 🙂. You must go see the F-2, I wish I had the opportunity to see one in person.

[@dougjohnson9563]

Max_afterburner's videos remind of an older Saturday cartoon verse in the opening song: "Stick around and you may learn something before we're done!" Another great video, and I walk away knowing more than I did. I love the builds and the History, and Stats lessons I learn each time I watch.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks for the terrific comments Doug! 😃

[@dougjohnson9563]

@@MaxAfterburner They are deserved comments. I like what, and how you are doing your videos. I am hoping your videos bring in more of the younger and first time modeller's. Keep doing what you do my friend!

[@fzijlstra2906]

Nice build! Always thought that the f2 was a direct copy of the f16. Thnx for the info!

[@bryanjacla1068]

It was but modified for anti-ship warfare

[@AvengerII]

Not a direct copy. It has a Japanese-built wing and Japanese avionics. A lot of the design work was influenced by a late 1980s upgrade program called "Agile Falcon." Agile Falcon mainly featured an enlarged wing and tail surfaces that were to reduce wingloading and restore the handling the F-16 had in the original A-model. The F-16C has grown a lot in weight but has the same wing the F-16A did. While the newer engines allow higher acceleration and better climb, the F-16C isn't quite as agile as the F-16A and has a reduced 9-G envelope because of the higher wingloading. The F-2 program still got delayed by at least 5 years because of fighting between various political factions. The infighting within Japan was at least as bad as that between US and Japanese officials. The US officials believed they were handing over F-16 tech for a song that would aid Japan's aerospace industry unfairly and end up making Japan a strong competitor in the future which really hasn't happened; Japan's aerospace has strong subcontracting and actually does provide quite a bit of technical support to Boeing but the Japanese market is too small to self-start and sustain a lot of domestic programs let alone design a 777 competitor. Within Japan, you have the usual pacifists who don't want anything remotely military (but are blissfully ignorant of reality and the need to STILL have a decent defense force; can't depend on the Americans for everything!), nationalists who don't want to deal with the reality Japan can't go it alone for defense (too expensive, not enough manpower to deal with China) and that it's not the power it was pre-WWII militarily, and the industrialists who want the contract business AND to keep Japan's technical edge so that it's not completely at the mercy of the whims of US policymakers. They also want Japan to have the ability to make its own weapons if it can't license certain systems like the F-22 which was refused by the US government. As it was, the US probably ended up getting the better of the deal. Japan ended up transferring composite technology to the US in exchange for the F-16 plans. As it was, the Japanese "F-16 Zero" ended up not being much if any better than a Block 50 F-16C while at the same cost 4 times as much! $100 million for each F-2 is why the program was ended early and only about 92 are in service. The F-2 is larger and heavier than the Block 50 but has the same engine and doesn't quite overcome the weight increase despite the larger wing. The Japanese could not export the F-2 under law because of both the Japanese constitutional bans on weapons exports AND the license agreement with the US. It was never going to be a profitable or cost-effective program but it ended up going well over-budget. As a consequence, the production of the F-2 was halved and the JASDF was forced to keep its surviving F-4s in service probably 10-15 years past their intended retirement. The F-2 was supposed to replace both the F-1 and F-4s in Japanese service but ended up replacing only the F-1.

[@good2us1]

Sugoi ! Yoku Yatta. Keep up the the good.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Arigatōgozaimashita good2us! 🙂

[@ChrisGuzmanS]

Wow the detail of how the missiles are the mitsubishi version of the sidewinder instead, also some ASM's would have looked great.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Chris, thanks for watching 😃

[@arnaudborne6904]

Man i wish i was as good as you. Currently doing a Kinetic Hornet. I am definitely going to use some of your techniques, also for the flight deck you did for the super hornet

[@MaxAfterburner]

That's fantastic, have fun Arnaud! 😀

[@fairulrani]

Great kit, 👍😂😂

[@andreagiordano2689]

Good to see you back, after some time =) there are couple of comments I'll drop, randomly, as chat "adds-on" =) Good that you showed us an overlay of the silhouettes of these crafts, at the beginning I said "mitsuwhat? Isn't that an F16?" I bet they must have been licensed to build this "raising sun" craft... It's always amazing to see how a simple black priming adds so much to the realistic tone variations the top paint gets! Regarding primers, would you think that the real ones (or, say, those sold for this purpose) are indeed to thick to risk flattening of the surface details? Regarding weathering, one thing heard from the guys used to do it (oil paints) after a clear gloss coat is that, when done directly on flat matt paint, oil color would not come off afterwards. You actually show that is not necessarily the case, interesting... I would also be interested to know the answer to that guy asking about commission jobs... I tried to ask this questions to a few guys, but never got a reply, maybe too jealous to reveal this "secrets" I ;-) Nevertheless, considering that good 1/48 kits nowadays easily starts from 50$\€, if not more, considering all the time spent for building and painting, I guess that triple the price from a commission work would not sound as a crime. I am interested in getting opinions... I guess that's it, for now... =) Cheers!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Andrea 😀

[@wooptydo6241]

The roundels really do tie the plane together.

[@MaxAfterburner]

I totally agree, Woopty Do! 😉

[@stevie65able]

You could say they give it a well rounded look....

[@MaxAfterburner]

🔴 🧐

[@modeltankguy]

awesome video may I suggest a badger krome Airbrush they work great...keep them coming

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Gilbert, thanks for the suggestion. I just need to get more experienced on my new airbrush rather than giving it up. 🙂

[@philippevandenberch6044]

What a superb job. Apparently you leave in a place where it is raining a lot. 😂

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Phillippe! 😉

[@oceanvibesphotography8395]

Awesome build as always u should really put your self on patron I’m more then happy two give u some money towards getting more content like this ☺️🇦🇺🇺🇸🍻

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Drone pilot Australia 18, that's very kind! I've avoided Patreon, PayPal and Citibank because they interject their politics into who they will "allow" to use their services.

[@lehagusev583]

Приветствую! Красив. Очень красив! Да что там, чертовски красив!!! Великолепно!!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Привeт Лёха, Я извиняюсь за поздний отвeт. Большоe спасибо за приятныe отзывы. Надeюсь что у тeбя всё фантастично!

[@AKRedBeard]

excellent work as always! My vote is for the mig 31!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks puppets4cuts 😊

[@jesusjorgeburgoaramos5670]

Excelentes vídeos en donde se muestran las técnicas de armado, pintado y acabados de los modelos presentados, saludos desde Poza Rica, Ver. México.

[@MaxAfterburner]

jesus jorge burgoa ramos ¡Muchas gracias!

[@dokt_ERR]

Sir you're really into AB Zone.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Erlangga Raditya 🔥

[@michipard2a786]

Really nice model Max! How about an F-104?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Michipard 2a5 👍

[@GMoneyMacFresh]

Your videos make me want to order an air brush kit. I have 5 models just sitting here and I don't want to make them until i can paint them properly.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi GMoneyMacFresh, in my opinion, the airbrush can make a world of difference. You're right to wait on those kits 😉

[@GMoneyMacFresh]

@@MaxAfterburner Can I get away with going to amazon prime and ordering an airbrush kit from there?

[@sms1655]

i would really love to see a aircraft carrier build

[@MaxAfterburner]

Me too 😉

[@twobyfour]

Sweet work Max. I like the idea of upscaling the instructions for printing masks. Is there a specific program or method you employ for that?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi twobyfour, thanks 😊. No special program, just some math and pushing keys on the magnification settings for the printer.

[@ssarasary]

Would be nice if you can zoom closer to the cupit detail actions and paints

[@kacyklepper6297]

The Mitsubishi F-2B looks pretty sharp ! Did you ever thought about doing a tiger stripe f-15 eagle someday ?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Kacy, thanks for the sentiments! I think the F-15 would be interesting and doable, just need time... 😃

[@svrhodes77]

Thanks for the great build videos! I get quite a bit of knowledge from your stuff. I'm getting ready to do a Hasegawa F-4 in this same color scheme...and i appreciate the paint mixing info! Question for you though...what adhesive did you use for your template on this build?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi svrhodes77, I was trying out some tackcy putty to hold down the camo templates rather than my tiny bits of rolled up tape this time. Each adhesive has its pro and cons and I'll probably being using them in combination next time.

[@svrhodes77]

@@MaxAfterburner thanks for the info! I'm going to try to find some of that going forward. I have an AMK MiG-31 I just started, but I'm going to try your techniques when I get to the Japanese Phantom!

[@bonnie1020a]

Your videos are some of the best model videos on KZbin. One question though. If I were painting the underside of a plane and didn’t add a primer, would there be a way to fix the flat colour to look better/more natural without spraying it again?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi bonnie1020, thanks 😀. Since you're trying to avoid another paint coat, then the only thing I can think of would be to gently rub in some pastel powder in a color or colors towards what want to to achieve appearance-wise.

[@bonnie1020a]

@@MaxAfterburner Ah, I didn't think of that. Thanks!

[@BlueTunaSoCal]

Hi Max. As so many below have mentioned, I too really enjoy your video. You mentioned you bought a new Iwata air brush. You also mentioned that you have to baby it. Would you buy the current brush or would you buy your previous airbrush if you were to do it again? Love your work

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Bruce, some viewers have made some suggestions on its care. It might be my unfamiliarity with the Eclipse rather than the airbrush itself. I'll have to continue to evaluate before I can come up with a definite answer for you. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@BlueTunaSoCal]

Thanks Max. Count on me continue to watch. I have only been a modeler as a kid. You are inspiring me to get back into it.

[@johnk7134]

Airbrush does not jam. Use Badger Needle Juice for the needle and clean the airbrush with a regular brush. You should clean the cup and the seen needle part with the brush. Put some cheap tamiya color thinner (use cheap window cleaner- clear one with ammonia base-only for cleaning). Put your finger in front closing the nozzle cap and the backward circulation of the air will clean the internals. You have to practice your own but you will find it out. You do not need to loosen this up each time. Take care.

[@MaxAfterburner]

I'll try that, thanks John K 🙂

[@johnk7134]

@@MaxAfterburner Yes my friend, the big deal is to use the needle juice. Do not be frighten, first you spray some thinner so the excess lubricant from the front section of the needle can go away and the airbrush will be much smoother. What is happening now, is due to the fact that the tool is new and the Teflon seal is tight. I have the same airbrush, it is a very good tool that can spray a variety of patterns, much better than your old one-since you get use to it, you will not want to change it.I like your builds for the ease of build and the relevant final outcome, it's pure fun with no much of frustration. Although i usually paint free-hand i would love to see a video of how you make your masks from the instructions step by step. Keep up the good work :)

[@jocax188723]

First the Viper Zero, now the Viper? Faulcon DeLacy will start getting interested, at this rate. I kind of want to see what you'd do with a fictional aircraft - like a Hasegawa Macross kit.

[@markfergerson2145]

For Japanese music, the bit from 5:29 to 5:51 sounds positively Irish. As for the rest, maybe it's just your taste in Japanese music bringing it out but I never noticed how bluesy it can sound. Also, thanks for answering my (and I'm sure others') question about scraping vs. dry brushing. I've always been a scraper too. ;>) Nice calming build video. I didn't see the implied potential difficulty you mentioned putting the fuselage halves together though.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Mark, I just used some "Japanese" music that was available and didn't require some sort of royalty fee. I had to get down in and fiddle with the seats and consoles while joining the fuselage halves which I wasn't able to capture on video. You would have just seen the back of my head anyway! 🤭

[@markfergerson2145]

@@MaxAfterburner Thanks. I get the "head in the way" bit. Used to be I was very nearsighted and could do that too. Now that I've had my cataracts out I don't have to wear glasses but to do fine work I need magnifiers which I can't see around my own fingers with. So, fine work is a lot harder than in the past and if I wanted to make video of it I'd have to mount the camera on the magnifier or something.

[@BennyCFD]

Wow..........Another great build. A more expensive airbrush doesn't mean it's a better airbrush, just more expensive. Max could have done just as good a job with a cheap airbrush.

[@MaxAfterburner]

😉

[@butirki77]

Amazing paint job, How about working on the new F-35. I also have another idea of sending you models so you can build!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Yousif, there's been a lot of demand for me to do an F-35. It is inevitable, I guess. 😉

[@butirki77]

Max_Afterburner keep up the good work!

[@TheModelGuy]

Meng F-35 is the best one out there, can’t go wrong

[@raymadani270]

no taking for me in this Japanese jet but really looking forward to AH-1Z

[@waltervangorden40]

Would like to see your built collection

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Walter, I uploaded a video covering that which was up to date until mid-August 2020--> kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqC3laV4e7OYg5o I'll probably make a newer version covering just the channel builds sometime off in the future. 🤔

[@TheGregmot3]

Max if I was interested in commissioning a model would that be something you do and what would be the best contact?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Thomas, I've never done any commissioned work. I would consider it if you're looking for a novelty item such as, "this was built by that guy on KZbin". If you're looking for a museum quality piece, I think my work wouldn't be what you require. If that doesn't deter you, this channel's home page has a "business inquiry" e-mail link you can send details and what complexity the kit might have for review, thanks

[@EDX2308]

Awesome video! Did you get a new camera/recorder? You sound more masculine......

[@MaxAfterburner]

I was sick with a cold/bronchitis, so I don't get to keep the improved voice. 😛

[@labitcoineragt3596]

I love my Mitsubishi engine in my car, the plane must amazing haha

[@martinswanson3092]

could you explain again how you calculate to use the paint diagrams as templates for your camouflage?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Martin, I'm currently working on a "stand-alone" video going into detail about this process so that viewers don't have to re-watch my Su-27 Flanker B project. That particular episode has the most information presented on the subject currently.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Here it is now -- rumble.com/vi8qrv-creating-paper-templates-for-camouflage-airbrushing-a-simple-guide.html

[@swoosh13]

If someone wanted to try to do this what all gear would they need and do you recommend any brands?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi swoosh13, in my more recent videos I display slides (after the intro for my model builds) of the materials and equipment I use which would be easier for you to view than for me to write that all out. I also follow those images with a specific list of the paints I used for that particular model "episode". I started this around Project #22 (A-7D Corsair II), but I suggest checking out the latest one or two of my video releases to see the most updated list of what I use. 🙂