F/A-18E Super Hornet - Academy 1/72 - Aircraft Model

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[@YouOnlyIiveTwice]

He put more effort into that landing gear bay than I've put in my entire life.

[@pedrocampinopt]

Lord almighty, so much detail...

[@talcohen9710]

HA HA HA!!!! my thoughts exactly!!!!!!!!!!!

[@desimation]

Help us walk away from a good landing

[@vevni133]

Lol

[@dreamrestore213]

🤣 😂

[@NeAZ]

Boeing: "We've had to make our jets more complex to satisfy PLASMO's desire for detail."

[@AvengerII]

Also Boeing: "WOW! Your model kit looks as worn as the oldest Super Hornets (2000) do now!" Seriously. I think the first production lot Super Hornets (E and F models) are about service life expired unless they underwent structural reinforcement. The airframes were originally guaranteed to 6000hrs but the Navy was looking at extending to 8000 and possibly 10,000hrs per plane. The Super Hornet will be around until at least the 2030s and possibly the 2040s. Production has already been extended past the original contract. The F-35 is just too expensive and it's not reliable no matter what the Lockheed fanboys say. I think the Navy is buying less than 300 F-35C's.

[@raymondkisner9240]

@@AvengerII no f35 is amazing aircraft especially to harrier. The budgets are part of it. The other is keeping a vital needed aircraft current

[@MARINECORPS61992113]

@@AvengerII actually ther thinking about making the current super hornets into block 3 variants so that means all hornets will be up graded while keeping the f35s as well. the Navy will be using both aircraft well into the 2040s and beyond till something better is made

[@kshatriya1414]

Raymond Kisner “amazing”, Just like the Maus lol

[@thairoyalpp9827]

Good skill

[@jl8959]

Plasmo: "The engine in the kit was made from plastic, so I decided to build a working replica in 1/72 scale from spare parts"

[@iambjcincle3991]

And none of this electric motor stuff...real hydrocarbon burning turbofans. LOL

[@thairoyalpp9827]

Good skill

[@mothygryphon9111]

@@iambjcincle3991 "To finish this model off, I've put some Jet A-1 fuel in my airbrush and thinned it with a 56% ratio of water to prevent it from eating the model using only 25 psi and sprayed it around the fuel intakes and just a bit by the under side of the engines as a minor improvement. Your kit should never smell like a kit. It should smell like the subject." LOL!!

[@beaverchicken]

@@mothygryphon9111 "Now my model should be worthy for the skies! But it must defend itself against enemies, so I scratch build working Aim-9 AA missiles. I forgot to mention I also added systems to the landing gear, wings and flaps, to allow them to retract and such.

[@richardpoynton4026]

@@mothygryphon9111 actually, that’s not a bad idea. Not to spray the stuff on the kit, I mean, but have a swab of it near the kit so that the smell of the airplane is authentic. This was a great build - I’m in awe….

[@westprogamer3294]

Sometimes when you're browsing videos on youtube you encounter people with superhuman abilities or talent this is one of them.

[@An_Assholian_From_Planet_Ass]

And you feel unless yet entertaining

[@lex1945]

I just realised, every vid goes onto a higher level..

[@crazymotionride]

He will be scratch building the whole model soon.

[@Frambhueee]

Some day this kits will fly

[@pineapplesand556ers]

This time next year he will making 1/6 aircraft carrier out of a 1/48 Sherman tank kit and some old soda cans.

[@rcmadness6270]

The modelling god is back 😀

[@matk4731]

He makes the modelling gods look like amateurs. 😁

[@satarora6830]

Totally agreed

[@vincentrathbone26]

@@matk4731 That's funny ! but you are right, he is an absolute master of his craft and I feel like giving up ever time I watch his videos.

[@matk4731]

VINCENT RATHBONE We are just mere mortals. 😜

[@vincentrathbone26]

@@matk4731 To quote Wayne's World, "we're not worthy"

[@burjalmadre]

Dude... you make these masterpieces in 1/72 scale just to put the best Swiss watchmakers to shame. Youre an artist my friend.

[@waynee5603]

I consider myself to be an advanced modeler, maybe an 85-90 on a scale of 100....that would make you a 125 on the same scale. I've never seen a 1/72nd scale kit of any kind done with such amazing attention to detail. Superb work sir!

[@JohnFrancis66]

"The difference is not negligible" an understatement. LOL.

[@origamifreak8152]

The creator of Plasmo: I made just a fiew miner improvments! Also him: Builds a working plane out of a plastik modell

[@johannesgallein308]

u mean david

[@origamifreak8152]

@@johannesgallein308 If that's his name then yes

[@zarifamsyar6274]

I hope it could fly

[@markwilhelmsen7203]

@@zarifamsyar6274 sorry but this is a model not an rc plane

[@LBPhotoworks]

"Almost no improvement. Almost" - Puts in so much lead into the gear well that it could shield you during a x-ray :D Superb as usual! I am stunned!

[@Goldarr1900]

Amazing work! When I was a kid in the 80’s i wanted to make a model that looks exactly like the one they put in the front of the model kit box, now that I see this man make model kits, the box pictures from the 80’s look cheap..lol

[@Necstreeam]

Common Modeler: "How detailed are your models?" Plasmo: "Yes."

[@steveparrish7191]

This^^^^^

[@fatfreddyscoat7564]

“All of it”

[@Stefan-vz4pm]

I was going to sleep but a 40 minute PLASMO video, which is more important lets be real

[@bazookabill3081]

This was me also

[@dmphoto8996]

I'm not a modeller - this just came up in my KZbin feed. I watched every second. I just couldn't tear myself away as each part became more detailed and realistic. Really, really cool. You are a master at what you do!

[@ericeide6230]

This video just convinced me to pick up scale modeling again. As someone that liked to make scale models in highschool (and was fairly mediocre at it), I found your work on this project to be seriously f***ing impressive!!! Now that youtube and scale model channels like yours exist for me to learn new tricks from, I feel super inspired to get way better at it this time around!

[@ozcanison]

Plasmo: "This model isnt very accurate, so i scratchbuilt a shrink ray and shrunk a real plane." Outstanding.

[@nacidocoqui]

39:05 "Thank you for watching this long video," he says, as if I wasn't utterly mesmerized by every second of absolute artistry I just watched from beginning to end!

[@alandawson5305]

Hands down the greatest model builder of all time unbelievable

[@bobdyer422]

All this from a "snap together", just goes to show what skill and patience can do. I've watch the entire series on this jet and enjoyed them all. Great job David! Congrats!

[@benbovard9579]

The man's dedication to realism never ceases to amaze me. Maybe Plasmo should design his own kits, he could probably make a fortune.

[@the_1_who_sails_the_seasto367]

But the only downside is that they would be EXPENSOVE AF

[@The_last_prime]

@@the_1_who_sails_the_seasto367 fax lol

[@misfit8121]

@@the_1_who_sails_the_seasto367 a small price to pay for detail

[@AvengerII]

I love the names the Japanese modeling companies give their model paints and glues. "Mr. Paint!" "Mr. Glue!" It's either very basic English or someone in that modeling industry has a sense of humor... It's actually charming. Cute and gets to the point! In Europe and the US, they'd probably label the glues "Mr. Brain Damage if You Smell Me Too Long" and the paints "Mr. NEVER the Same Color Twice!"

[@thatcabbage1258]

My favourite product is "Mr. Retarder" (yes, it is a real product!)

[@Declan-pg8cg]

Most of the American product names are ridiculous. I half expect a small print post script under the name to say, "just incase you're too stupid to understand what this product does". Their next amended death penalty policy change will probably be called the "KILIT QWIK" act.

[@thairoyalpp9827]

Good skill

[@julesdomes6064]

The craftmanship and attention to detail here is in a league of its own. Extremely impressive. Takes a lot of research and a lot of experience to reach this level of perfection. And in the tiny 1/72 scale!

[@DragonJ-ui9gg]

I’ve built models since I was a little kid and I stared like everyone else back in the day of modeling but watching this I’m utterly impressed on so many levels. I’m going to actually give some of your ideas on my next model. Keep on modeling.

[@KitKabinet]

"Snap-fit kits are just simple scale models for young beginning modelers." PLASMO: "Hold my modeling putty."

[@snakezase2998]

They are the superior model kits

[@naradhipatiandaru5078]

reading it with his accent ofc

[@uznabi]

It's not healthy for me to stare 40 minutes without closing my mouth and blinking my eyes. Excellent work, Sir!

[@theplasticnoodle]

same. hahahah!

[@jakeplatt1454]

This fellow is possibly the best scale modeller on Earth.

[@johnphilipburdis3798]

Every model you build, no matter what the scale, is a work of art. Thank you for your great ideas and advice. Fantastic!!🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@mustang7272]

David makes a show winning masterpiece out of a snap kit! Next he'll make one out of a solid block of plastic. I always learn something new from your series David and frantically look up the supplies and tools you list to put on my wishlist.

[@iambjcincle3991]

LMAO!! I KNOW!! I have NEVER seen a snap kit look anything better than dog shit! Then Plasmo comes along!!

[@quattobeast]

"I did some minor improvements"... I Love Plasmo's modesty

[@Man2quilla]

Idk why but I get so anxious whenever I watch someone take a razor saw or dremel to a model. Amazing work!

[@Tyler5346812]

Who else would love to see him do the original model and compare the outcomes?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

If this was 1/24th scale it would be incredible, 1/72 scale, magic!

[@erikspierenburg368]

Whenever David says "Hello fellow modellers!" I feel like I am on the pitch with Johan Cruijff, Pele and Messi and they say "Hello Fellow Player!". Incredible stuff...

[@johnmcdowell9468]

good job! you have inspired me to finally build the ju-87 stuka that i have wanted to do for the past 62 years

[@antonmansa]

Ditto all of the aforementioned accolades, I would like to add that its also superbly filmed and edited with a great commentary track!!

[@mazinman3]

Superb as usual. I was in the Pukin' Dogs in the 90s when they flew Tomcats, you have really captured the essence of a US Navy Super Hornet. Thanks David.

[@tehanperera4]

Nice! VF-143! Pilot/RIO or plane captain? not a military guy, just asking, thanks for your service!

[@maxfalconi6995]

Plasmo delivers as usual! With all the madness going on in the world right now I find these videos calming and a pleasure to watch. Keep up the great work.

[@robertiams4198]

yes...

[@iambjcincle3991]

Right?! Not only is his work AMAZING, but I LOVE how he presents it, so calm and confident. What a master.

[@ricardorubio1672]

Plasmo, you are the best modeler in the world, nobody comes even close to what you do. End of the story, incredible what you are able to do.

[@user-yi3fs8bl1t]

Yet again David two things ive noticed firstly complete mastery of your.craft secondly your mastery of the understatement thank you

[@agdgdgwngo]

Who else wants to see Plasmo take on a "mega kit" like a 1/32 Lancaster or Airfix 1/24 Hellcat? Just imagine the detail and the hour long video... To call this man a modeller is kind of inaccurate, he's an artist who uses plastic.

[@TheModelGuy]

It would take him a year to do with this intensity...and it would fly

[@agdgdgwngo]

@@TheModelGuy I would absolutely love to see it. Which reminds me I need to catch up on YOUR videos too, word to the wise, the Airfix Lighting in 48th scale would be a good subject for you. I can guarantee every single British modeller would watch it. Great to see you are a fan of Plasmo dude, can see it in your work.

[@meclaude1477]

1/72 B36 Peacemaker.

[@publiadvert2013]

We should send him a SOUKEI MIURA 1:32 HORTEN Ho-229, he would make it fly!!

[@mothygryphon9111]

1/32 scale Lancaster? Too easy. 1/6 scale B-29. I wanna see him break out the house painting scaffolding and sprayers.

[@callumbeaver4581]

That use of the foils for the cockpit displays is genius and looks so good!

[@greghunter5627]

The GOAT of model building.

[@damirruki]

I didn't realize it was a real model until I opened the video. I thought it was a 3D model... It is very cool! Such detail at such a scale... sometimes I can't thread a needle through the eye, but there are so many very small details!

[@Metaretru]

Seeing the snap-fit segment while drunk is really trippy

[@allam.16]

Lol

[@agdgdgwngo]

Try watching it stoned :P so mesmeric

[@Soldatul13]

Nothing more to say.....I can search in all KZbin for someone better at this, but YOU killed it! Congratulations, master!

[@doncsicso81]

Every time I feel down and just had enough of life I come back to your videos and every single time they light the fire of modelling again.... Thank you David for this!

[@TealJosh]

I absolutely love that end result. I'm fighter nerd so I really appreciate the attention to detail. Small nit pick tho, when the folding wings are folded, the trailing and leading edge slats are in their neutral position.

[@user-ld2xl5pi9n]

It's like seeing a Swiss watchmaker.

[@icedbananacoffee]

"In this video, I create..." Perfection, you created perfection.

[@Grungydan]

Good grief. Absolutely phenomenal. I love watching you modify and improve kits. While I may never go quite as far as you do, you give me tons and tons of great ideas, advice, and inspiration. Amazing work again.

[@ChrisJohnson-qm2qu]

This time... luminescent instrument screens in a 1/72 snap-fit cockpit ... next time... working 1/72 instruments! Fantastic work David, thank you 👏🏻

[@BB_Chaptsick]

1:1 scale more like it. That is a real plane! No way that is a model, particularly a 1:72 scale. Probably one of my favorite builds to watch, sir. I wish I could see it in person. Fantastic build!!!

[@vii_aero]

Me: sees that plasmo has made a new video Me: yay!!!!! Also me: hold up it’s 40 mins long **proceeds to get popcorn**

[@realrebelli0n]

Man... The build, the process, the atmosphere, the jokes and just the whole presentation are amazing as always! You really deserve your success!

[@jayrohumbertoguzmanvalenci1351]

David has the patience of an ancient chinese jeweler, or a "Saint's Hand". It's a very beautyful and spectacular work. Thank you very much for all your useful tips. ¡Máster Modeller! ¡I Salute You, with all my respect from Guatemala, The Land of Quetzal Bird, Símbol of Freedom.

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

I want to acknowledge the patience, effort and attention to minute detail that makes this a stand out. A very relaxing video to watch as well.

[@k4muk3nu]

I was making "wow" and "oh" and "woot" sounds throughout, but when the lighter smacked me in the face with the real meaning of 1/72 i went completely silent. RESPEKT, Davide. A stejně jseš mag*r, tohle je neuvěřitelné :D

[@Shreaderbrahhh]

Couldn't agree more. That work of art up against the cigarette lighter really drove home how utterly impressive the scale he works at is. Absolute work of art.

[@zimberticagames5291]

Ziggy's Desk, Kenji's Plastic Models, and yourself are my favorite KZbin modellers because of the attention to detail and work with detail-up parts.

[@richardr3847]

Thank you so much for sharing your model build! I use to build models as a child but lacked the skill and tools for a very good build. I started building again and use your videos as a reference. Also, narrating what paint and parts are used really helps. Thank you so much! I hope you continue to do more builds.

[@thecaveofthedead]

"Doctor, what can I do about my anxiety?!" "Watch this video."

[@daxriley8195]

Now I'm anxious about not having put enough details into my model kits!

[@spencermatthews898]

I just feel inadequate!

[@glutenfreegam3r177]

As an ex-Navy aviator (both aircrew and ground crew) I am extremely impressed! The level and attention to detail you put into this is amazing. Made me rethink my plastic model game. BZ! (Bravo Zulu!)

[@rustedhorsepower5132]

Great work. Reminds me when i was a teen ager, i took a b17 flying fortress kit, and made it beaten down and battle scarred to match the movie HEAVY METAL. Heated a compass tip to melt bullet holes, and touched everything up with an airbrush. I paused the movie repeatedly to match every damaged part and the name of the plane, PACIFIC PEARL. I'll admit, it was an amateur attempt, but i was proud of it. Like you, i didnt stop at the assembly instructions. Again, great job.

[@gutoherbe3685]

I think you are the best modeler in the world. Congratulations!

[@gonzo4218]

One of those: "WTF just happened here" moments. WOW

[@mikeyaudio]

When you skip 3 minutes and it goes from him snapping pieces together to him casting resin

[@JohnFrancis66]

Okay, how many here knew he lied the first time he said the wheel well needed "almost no improvements?" Awesome as always!

[@The2ndKeepsUsFree]

This is incredible! The skill and attention to detail is second to none. I could only dream of having the patients and talent to bring a model kit to life like this. Fantastic work my friend!

[@peterwilliams2089]

Literally speechless. Amazing. I worked on fast jets once upon a time. The finish he creates oozes the feel of the real thing.

[@mistermatix8241]

Oh my god that is beyond next level! That is art! P.S The miniature division of the US Navy called, they want their FA/18 Super Hornet back 😉

[@pouletbidule9831]

These 40 minutes flew like a rocket

[@davidhinkson8856]

This video has been cropping up on my KZbin feed for a while now. Glad I clicked it! To think this began life as a simple snap-together model is phenomenal!

[@AnikaJarlsdottr]

dude, every single model you make blows me away with the sheer detail and skill you incorporate into them. seriously, I love your modelling art and I hope some day, with enough practice, I will be as good as you.

[@daf827]

I haven’t watched this all the way through yet, but I know already that it’s going to be brilliant model building. Nobody better than PLASMO!

[@Vorpal_Wit]

What Plasmo calls, "minor improvments", is hillarious! This has been such a good series, though.

[@ScottKenny1978]

@@stevenblack7928 I would buy one!

[@andrewcisalowicz1326]

You are a master of modelling, what a masterpiece!Thank You for all your knowledge being passed on to an amateur modeller like myself.

[@TheLoneHaranger]

"So I made special tools". I've been doing that almost 40 years. Most of my builds spawned micro-saws, micro-chisels, bores and awls, scribing templates and panel patterns specific to the make and model. Your video production values and pacing are eminently watchable, from a fellow modeller who can't leave kit parts alone! It's a matter of technical necessity that I correct glaring or subtle inaccuracies. I have so many similar "pecadillos" while kit-bashing. And it's nice to see someone else do a lot of them, too, in a compact and extensive summary. Now and then I have received surprised comments, from builds I post, that, "It's 1/72nd?! It looks 1/48th!" That has to be the ultimate compliment. Thank you for taking the time and putting in the effort to produce these wonderful "How-to" episodes.

[@pouletbidule9831]

I remember once seeing a comment who said that plasmo was just a Modeller who used more wash than others... No comments needed!

[@agdgdgwngo]

Really? He's gotta be the best on KZbin for at least 4 years...

[@pouletbidule9831]

@@agdgdgwngo yeah it was in a nightshift video

[@scalemodelenthusiast1633]

I’ve been watching you for years, I would have to say this is one of your best videos to date!. Keep up the good work I love what you are doing and I Learn so much from you. Thank you.

[@francmauler8837]

Jestem pełen podziwu dla tego gościa, za precyzję i odwzorowanie, wszystko bym oddał za taki przerobiony model. Pozdrawiam tego chłopa.

[@sabertoothray]

The colored foil is an AMAZING IDEA. just wow! Those would look so cool on the optical system of tanks and other vehicles that usually have that purple hue to it.

[@pkake1319]

Not a modeler. Not sure how this came on my radar. This is absolutely amazing

[@davidgeocaris3082]

Outstanding; instructive; inspiring and entertaining as always!!! Thank you sincerely for sharing your exemplary skills, talent, and very useful techniques!!!! BRAVO!!

[@cesarsangalang2390]

This is the first I saw such super-duper detailed modeling with art! You are the best Plasmo!

[@michaelgrzybkowski]

Your attention to detail is amazing, Especially those monitor screens.

[@TeaPoweredModels]

"Doesn't need any improvement" The biggest Plasmo lie every! Great work!

[@devinharp636]

If your program was 4 hours long .. I would watch it.. and still not think it was long enough! Beautifully done, presented and crafted!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR TALENTS WITH US ❤️ from Oklahoma, USA

[@smh1245]

You're certainly the best modeler on youtube. The attention to details is insane. Great content, keep it up!

[@numbereightyseven]

Just incredible. Watching this added quality to my life this evening.

[@MrAcerulez]

"I have to make some 'minor' modifications." *'minor'*

[@iambjcincle3991]

EXACTLY, LMAO

[@thairoyalpp9827]

Good skill

[@aymansaid1253]

so i was about to start watching this video, but then i saw it was 42 minutes, so i paused and started preparing food to eat while watching. this will be an occasion!

[@AnglerBob]

That sir is some of the best inspirational modelling I have ever seen. I showed it to my wife who said why does he do it. I said “ because he can my dear.” Brilliant.

[@jimmay1988]

F/A-18 Airframer for 10 years, and frightened by his precision. He casually makes it sound like a DIY video, funny!

[@krankysfirebrand485]

Bro plasmo making my favorite aircraft is a dream come true. Though I would prefer he built the superbug but all plasmo videos are good plasmo videos

[@humlakullen]

Next video: "How to carve out an aircraft carrier with all planes and personnel, from a solid block of plastic":-)!

[@captaincruise8796]

-using a dollar store chisel.

[@rodrigoleitedesiqueira499]

Jamais havia tido o privilégio de ver algo tão perfeito... Você é um verdadeiro artista. É tão impressionante o nível de detalhes que colocou nesse modelo que chego a ficar sem adjetivos pra expressar o quão impressionado estou. Ao visualizar a exibição final de seu modelo, é como se estivesse olhando para o próprio avião em escala normal e recém chegado de uma missão. Você deu vida a um modelo que, se montado segundo orientação de qualquer manual, ficaria artificial, mas você o tornou real. Seria uma honra ter um trabalho desse de um artista como você. Meus sinceros parabéns!!!

[@haroldtom378]

My son was in an F-18 squadron VFA -192 , I wanted to see how hard it would be to build a good model. Your skill is on another level. " Amazing "

[@rengarcia5189]

Superb stuff as always. I'd love to see you do a P-38 Lightning sometime.

[@deepskyfrontier]

After what I thought was 30 min of over-my-shoulder rapt attention, my 5yo says, “can anyone survive watching this?”

[@terrybeechener5992]

Wow,from basic 'toy'to super detailed!I'm amazed.Used to model kits myself,years ago,but i gave up.

[@mothygryphon9111]

Just tremendous. Anyone in to modeling knows that there are a myriad of skill sets and varying degrees of expertise within all of them. As you build more and more kits, your skill level becomes evident. Almost like a time-line of progress in the hobby. I am astounded by David's inventiveness in applying multiple skill sets together and...well, just the breadth of his knowledge in materials, casting, technique, and, well, Jesus,...just the fact that he knows MULTIPLE ways to achieve effects with different materials, paint techniques, or applications. As impressive as his casting ability is ("casted using a vacuum resin caster to remove bubbles," cus who doesn't have 30 of those lying around?), its his painting that makes him a true artist. It is the hardest technique for most modelers to learn and to learn to do very well. Mixing consistent ratios, steadiness of hand on small parts, nozzle size and psi on airbrushing for different applications, etc, are all issues burgeoning modelers struggle with. David is an absolute master of every displayed discipline. Superb results out of a very modest kit. I am in awe.