F4U Corsair. Model Engineering. Truly Scratch-Built. One-Off Models.

[@cal-native]

You have truly achieved the ultimate dream of every modeler. You have constructed a true miniature of the full scale plane, down to every rivet. Unbelievable!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir.

[@panrierrr]

Mr Bazan, Not only you have scratchbuilt a model like I have never seen anyone else do, you than painted it like I have never seen anyone do. Those positive aluminium rivets give the model amazing reality. Than the patina... I'm left speachless. You are the KING!!!

[@rojasbazan]

Sir, thank you very much for watching my videos and your comments; I really appreciate that.

[@rc-fannl7364]

Amazing. This isn't like building a model, but basically a real plane, just smaller. Respect for such skill and determination.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you sir. In a couple of months I'll upload my new video about the Ju87 B1, another "engineering model".

[@jonesbugattis]

I have scratch built large models that had great details, but they look like first grader clay blobs now. Bravo! I would love to see more of how you made all the parts. I am very happy that you have this gift! Who knows how many countries you would have conquered by now if you didn't stay so busy with the models!?

[@rojasbazan]

Brian, thank you for the comment. I already started working on my first DVD tutorial a few days ago: I mentioned that in my last video "Ju 87 B-1 part 3". Either way there are many clues to my techniques in several of my videos and in the hundreds of photos uploaded to my website. Watch on my channel the videos about the Zero, the Vought OS2U, or the Stuka (for example), where I show the chronological progress in building my models from start to finish. It is a big help for modelers that have no idea where star. This is a good help for modelers who don't know where to start.

[@patrickkenney1080]

He has more hours in these models than some full-size aircraft I have built. Unbelievable craftsmanship and perseverance.

[@rojasbazan]

Patrick, thank you for the comment. Yes, it's true; the time I have invested in building my models is tremendous. Comparing, Ford built a B-24 every 60 minutes and I've been working on a 1:20 scale Liberator for two and a half years (full time) and I still haven't finished it!

[@mr.morgan5643]

There are no words Sir! Totally world class craftsmanship!! Bravo!! Well done!!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the comment, Sir!

[@mr.morgan5643]

@@rojasbazan Hi again, Your quite welcome!!

[@waggerification]

I have seen this many times and some of your other models, your talent is incredible , there is no description that can fit your skills

[@rojasbazan]

bucky bowman Thank you, Bucky!

[@jibeco]

My God. Unbelievable. Unequaled. Master piece. Thank you Rojas Bazan.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the comment, Joe.

[@seatraveler4935]

You built this from scratch? Sir ... allow me to salute you! What a talent you have.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir!

[@USARMYvietnamVET1969]

Again, I look at this model and it's hard to believe I'm not looking at a full size Aircraft, I just can't imagine how any person can do such detailed exacting work. What a gift you have, thanks for showing this video.

[@rojasbazan]

Sir, in these times where all modeling is based on plastic kits and accessories, it is very motivating for those of us who still work by hand to receive messages like yours. Thank you again!

[@a.j.locicero5224]

Truly beautiful. This is not a model, this is a work of art created by a true master! I am in awe of the detail and can't begin to comprehend the amount of time spent researching and creating this masterpiece. Hats off to you sir!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir. I took a whole year (full time) to build this model.

[@rossmum]

It's been about a year now since I first stumbled across one of your videos, and I can still say with complete confidence that I've yet to see finer workmanship or attention to detail. Thanks for remaking these amazing pieces of history in all their glory!

[@jamesbreeden3061]

To say your work is incredible is a vast understatement.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, James.

[@thomream1888]

Aristotle, Plato, Leonardo Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Mozart, Bach…… And now Guillermo Rojas Bazan. I know it's been a few years since you posted this, but time has not diminished your incredible accomplishments, but merely allowed us to appreciate them even more. Words do no justice. Thank you will have to suffice! Greetings from the USA.

[@rojasbazan]

Thom, thank you very much for the comment (people are going to think that you are someone of my family or my best friend, ha ha). I'm about to finish a Ju87 with lots of details, so I'll soon upload the new video. I also live in the USA.

[@GVBiggs524]

You sir, are truly amazing! EVERY TIME I watch your videos and look at your work I have to do a double take to make sure it IS a model and NOT the real thing! I am awestruck and astounded at your fantastic skill and attention to the utmost tiniest of details! Please don't ever stop!

[@tedcarbone6015]

wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful!!! I can sit and watch these videos all night. what a talent

[@rojasbazan]

Ted, thank you for watching my videos!

[@gregmorrical2283]

Literally one of the most amazing things I’ve seen!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the comment, Greg.

[@Killerplanes]

Rojas- I'm an artist and furniture maker and modeler and blah blah blah. Your work COMPLETELY BLOWS MY MIND. I wish I could even have a dream that I built something like this. You rock!

[@the10thleper]

Without question Sir, this is the finest (model) I have ever seen. You are Master. I build model ships for a living, 22 years, I'm 58 and I started when I was 5 or 6 and I have never seen such beautiful work. For the rest of my life I will think of your work. Thank you Sir "Master" Thank you. This is the first I have seen of your work.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir. My first models were tall ships (my favorite book was Chapman Architectura Navalis Mercatoria). I started working as a professional model maker at age 30, building model airplanes in metal (that over 30 years ago).

[@celticat61]

Seriously Sir, your skills are legendary. Thank you for posting!

[@rojasbazan]

+celticat61 As other comments, I have just found this after a year (youtube bureaucracy). Thank you for the comment!

[@flyinhawaiian5848]

To simply construct a model kit of this magnitude would be noteworthy. To envision, fabricate, and create a model of this caliber from nothing, is truly astounding! You have an extraordinary gift Guillermo, thank you for sharing your masterful work!

[@rojasbazan]

Robert, thanks so much! I really appreciate your comment.

[@archangel1045]

This work of art should be preserved in a museum

[@rojasbazan]

Many of my models are in museums but most are in private collections. Thanks for watching.

[@barryrudge1576]

Nothing but a top quality museum piece utterly beautiful

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Barry.

[@ThunderballDB5]

Outstanding! I love the Corsair. I made a model in CGI using MAYA and it includes the cockpit, complete engine, landing gear/bays even animated the gear functions. You learn a lot about a plane when you build it piece by piece, even in the computer! Again, outstanding workmanship!

[@danw1955]

The level of detail on this is just off the charts! That's not just a model, but an entire aircraft in miniature scale! Props to you sir!😁👍👍

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Dan. In two months I'll upload two videos about my new model, a Ju87 B1.

[@williamcharles9480]

rojasbazan, Sir, even though this is an old posting, I must say that your work is pure art. I've had an eye toward authenticity all of my life and I've built many models in many different scales with WWII aircraft being my favorite. Your work is the very best that my eyes have ever seen. The weathering effects give your work perfection beyond words. Sir you should be proud, you have a God given gift like no other. I just had to subscribe.

[@rojasbazan]

Dear William, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, I really appreciate it. Guillermo.

[@wendykdm]

This is why I visit your profile! You never fail to amaze with beautiful work, attention to detail and just plain "fun to view"! You do have a great talent and create such excellent examples of old classic aircraft. Very Well Done, Sir!

[@aplinewalker]

Words fail me, No amount of words can do justice to your patience craftsmanship and dedication. truly stunning and almost impossible to comprehend. You have my upmost respect.

[@AlbertoConsolini]

No words, just amazing...I build myself glider models, but in front of such a mastering I just can say that you did nearly the impossible. Congratulations, and as french people say: chapeau !

[@shatteredone6127]

This is the most amazing model I've ever seen ! I thought I was good scratch building a few things for 1/25 model cars....now I feel embarrassed . I just can't believe the craftsmanship , the attention to detail...ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE....WOW !!

[@rojasbazan]

Rob, thank you for the words. In a few days I'll upload new videos about my latest model, a Ju87 B-1 in 1:16 scale, that I consider my best model.

[@metaksa76]

This is absolutely incredible !! Amazing crafsmanship !!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for your kind words, sir!

[@davemardon6756]

Bravo. Watching this gives me butterflies in my stomach, realizing that my 40 years of building pale in comparison. Again good sir...BRAVO.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for watching, Dave.

[@geologist_luna]

A masterpiece of art, form and dedication. The original machines are a wonder to behold, your miniaturized rendition is a such a beautiful recreation as to truely capture the power and grace of the original. I am in awe and have complete respect for your work. Bravo!

[@rojasbazan]

Muchas gracias por el comentario, Antonio (recién acabo de encontrar este mensaje; youtube ha hecho un desastre con la configuración).

[@VictorySpeedway]

Michelangelo and DaVinci would be jealous. Just indescribably incredible. Thanks for sharing your talent and technical prowess.

[@rojasbazan]

Pete, thank you very much for the nice message.

[@hansjurgenochsenfahrt6176]

Ein Meisterwerk! Das Beste, was ich im Modellbau jemals gesehen habe. Allerhöchsten Respekt!!! Hajü

[@DAGO72]

Estimado señor Bazán: Usted no es un genio, ES UN ARTISTA!!!! No alcanzan mis palabras para expresare mi admiración. Simplemente excelente. Un argentino.

[@michaelwong5356]

The model is so very, very beautiful. The F4U Corsair is my favourite plane. You are indeed an artisan...a very rare breed of artistic individual. Thank you for making this amazingly beautiful things.

[@rojasbazan]

Michael, thank you so much for the kind comment.

[@jamiekenta]

In that model hangar, I honestly struggled to tell whether you were showing the model or a real one for comparison. amazing work!

[@Bryan-cs9to]

This is 100% legit scale modeling , nothing I have seen in my 40 years compares to your masterpieces!!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you sir, I appreciate your comment.

[@reedrancho]

Once again, you have completed another masterful creation. It is inspiring to a duffer modeler, such as myself, to see what is truly possible señor. Thank You.

[@fokkereta]

Señor Guillermo,,,para un modelista no hay peor cosa que haya alguien que haga las cosas mejor que uno,,y para rematar ,, encima que lo muestre,,,,, buenoo,, espectacular,,como ya estamos acostumbrados pero no por eso,, dejar pasar la oportunidad de reconocer la genialidad que has presentado para todos los amantes de la aviacion y el modelismo,,un calido saludo desde Buenos Aires.

[@RLam-se6em]

WOW! If large scale aircraft plastic modeling was considered as intermediate through advanced, then your work is seems to be very extremely advanced.That detail surpasses anything molded in styrene, great work!

[@bliglum]

Probably the most detailed and accurate model I've seen in my entire life.. Bravo.

[@rojasbazan]

I built this Corsair 25 years ago. My Stuka under construction is superior and in my opinion is the best model I ever built. This is because today I have more experience, I work better and the finishing of my models is superior. In two months I'll upload two videos about this new model. Thank you for the comment, sir.

[@bliglum]

@@rojasbazan Looking forward to it! Subbed.

[@turbocompound]

Absolutely perfect! I havn't seen such detailed work before..... amazing.....👍

[@rojasbazan]

+turbocompound Thank you for the comment, sir.

[@mussie302]

I've always thought the Corsair was one of, if not the most beautiful aircraft of WWII. This model is just incredible in detail and a real treat to look at. Superb.

[@1339LARS]

Fantastic as always Guillermo !!!! In awe !! /Lars

[@rojasbazan]

+Lars Jönlid Thank you for watching my videos, Lars!

[@1339LARS]

How can one not ? /Lars

[@jbvap]

Holy cow, what a build! And there I have trouble scratch building a basic radio box for a cockpit for a plastic kit! Its amazing theres so many brilliant people in this world that can produce items like this.

[@rojasbazan]

+jbvap Thank you for your kind words!

[@AzcarateAzcarate]

Guillermo, nuevamente felicitandote, eres un MAESTRO!!!!!!!!!!!!! en modelismo estoy maravillado y sin palabras, lo unico que les falta a tus modelos es volar.....!!!!!!! Wao!!!!!!!!!! Felicidades desde México.

[@jimslaughter1035]

absolutely incredible. I don't understand how he could make the components without the help of electric powered equipment!

[@rojasbazan]

Jim Slaughter I'm going to show that in my tutorial DVD. Thanks for watching.

[@ChrisB257]

This is beyond skill and dedication. Quite amazing.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Chris.

[@PaulWattsSpringGunning]

My favorite airplane! Thank you for investing your time to do the work and putting this video up. Much appreciated!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Paul, I appreciate the kind words!

[@croaganroagan6355]

Where in the world do you find blueprints so detailed? Mind blowing models, couldn’t believe it when I first heard of your work.

[@rojasbazan]

Sir, I spend a lot of time searching for technical information and making my own drawings. Watch my video "Ju 87 Part 1" where I explain about that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKbWiYKciJutjq8 Thank you for watching.

[@CaptainFutureman]

Holy crap, this isn't a model, you built an actual aircraft! I don't know what to say, this is stunning beyond belief!

[@rojasbazan]

Sir, I built only 24 models in 1:15 scale, a few in 1:10 and more than 110 models in scale of 1:40 for three museums. I also built several models on scale 1:24. If you want to know the timeline of my work since 1980 please visit my website or the other 13 videos on this channel. Thank you for the comments.

[@sparbolt63]

Just amazing. The attention to detail is staggering.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir.

[@jeancarton1611]

rojasbazan me too im am a scale modeler, giant scale warbirds...almost 20 years by now..but when i see this.. i feel humble ! i take my hat off for you and make a deep bow!!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the kind comment, Jean!

[@welshpete12]

The model maker of the century ! I especially like how the trim tabs on the elevators work like the real thing .

[@rojasbazan]

welshpete12 Sir, thank you for the very kind comment!

[@rojasbazan]

Maxi, gracias por tus palabras y por estar por acá. Espero tus videos y los del Instituto Aeronaval!

[@GeddyBre]

Rojas, I look at your models here and on your website, and they look like they should taxi, line up for take, call the tower for clearance and off then soar off into the wild blue yonder. Bravo!

[@AmandaRaja]

speechless......a whole new level....this is not scale model making this is beyond words....

[@GhostofCicero]

After looking at your videos and website I've finally figured out how you do it. Magic! Obviously it's just magic! Although I will never be able to even attempt a feat such as this if you do produce DVD's I would purchase them just for the joy of watching you do what you do. Thank you.

[@Ampex196]

Truly mind blowing attention to detail. I'm totally speechless!!! Very many thanks for sharing! I can't wait to see more of your work!

[@feisendorf61]

rojasbazan, haz llevado el modelo a escala a otra dimension. Para ti, mi mas profunda admiracion.

[@okkie1958]

Incredible craftmanship. Very well done.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir.

[@asutn]

The acute sense of detail and dedication command my utmost admiration.

[@rojasbazan]

Dankeschön, Marc. This model weighs a couple of kilos, enough to not fly ever (if we consider that its size is small for a RC). Of course so much weight is due to the extreme amount of details. Anyway my techniques are adaptable to RC models (in larger scales if possible).

[@markhepworth4804]

This brought me joy,and words fail me for the beauty and skill of the engineering I salute you sir.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Mark. I built this Corsair 25 years ago. My Stuka under construction is superior and in my opinion is the best model I ever built. This is because today I have more experience, I work better and the finishing of my models is superior. In two months I'll upload two videos about this new model.

[@markhepworth4804]

rojasbazan I very much look forward to to the release of the Stuka! All the best to you,and thank you for taking the time to reply.

[@rojasbazan]

OK, Mark

[@TonVerkleijT3]

Absolute genius! A work of art of an exceptionally gifted man!

[@rojasbazan]

I greatly appreciate your kind words, Ton. Thank you.

[@TonVerkleijT3]

You're very welcome Sir!

[@JackFlemingFan1]

Thank you for showing the world your talent and skills!!

[@mikemac2888]

Absolutely outstanding! Have you ever had the pleasure to hear on in person? Nothing beats the sound of a radial.

[@rojasbazan]

Yes, and also I saw her flying! Thanks for watching my videos, Mike.

[@vanpenguin22]

This is the kind of thing I would daydream about doing when I was a kid. With, of course a grain of salt, believing it to be impossible. Awesome achievement sir. Thank you for sharing

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir.

[@onfin3al6]

I have made several models and some were scale,so I thought. I stand corrected,what I made was junk. These are not scale models,this is art beyond scale. Beautiful.

[@berlinramirez4855]

you're truly great engineer...God gifted talent.amazing.

[@rojasbazan]

BERLIN RAMIREZ Thank you my friend.

[@milesobrien2694]

Jaw dropping! I appreciate the silence. No commentary is needed.

[@rojasbazan]

Miles, my first videos have music, but that brought me some copyright issues and advertising saturation. But the point is that I'm trying to visually show my work as much as possible without almost using words (except for some sentences in English and Spanish).I have friends who watch my videos or visit my website and are from Germany, France, Russia, Italy, China and many other countries and do not understand English, so this is something experimental.

[@milesobrien2694]

@@rojasbazan I understand completely. It's an obvious problem as music may be universal, trying to suit everyone's taste is impossible. On the other hand Silence Is Golden!

[@PulkVideo]

I wish I could shrink myself to 1:15 scale and take off with it. Speachless!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for visiting my channel, Mr.Mullis, I really appreciate your kind words. When I complete the A6M2 Zero I´m going to build a series of smaller models in scales of 1/24 and 1/32.

[@XXXvelenoverdeXXX]

Tu sei semplicemente un genio. Non ho mai visto un livello di dettaglio così alto. Tutti i miei complimenti.

[@rojasbazan]

Grazie mille, signore!

[@stradastudio]

Remarkable ability the hours put in makes me wonder how you manage time table. The thought processing that goes into this is on another level nothing short of reverse engineering. Aircraft are fought with so many interlocking compound curves this is truly amazing.

[@rojasbazan]

It is true, they are very complex machines and it is not easy to represent them in modeling. Thank you for the comment, sir.

[@andre784]

Your work just made any jaws fall off! 👌

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Andre.

[@rojasbazan]

Hello Jan,I built my model for the owner of a real F4U (he also used my model as ¨master¨and copied it in limited edition). For this reason this person had all the engineeering drawings, manuals and even microfilms. This was 20 years ago. Today you can get CDs with this kind of information on the internet.

[@rojasbazan]

@Zitropat Muchas gracias por tu comentario. Cuando trabajé para el Instituto Aeronaval conocí a varios pilotos que volaron los Corsair. Seguramente habrán sido compañeros de tu tío en los años 50 y 60. Saludos

[@stephenfreeth7593]

Thank you for posting this well done

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for watching, Stephen.

[@collomps]

This video REALLY deserves some sound, cant believe i cant hear the model working! Also, incredible craftmanship, light years away from almost anything else out there.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir. Here you can find hundred of pictures of my models: www.rojasbazan.com/models/index.html

[@collomps]

@@rojasbazan Thank you for the link, i will take a look there. Last time i saw an incredibly detailled (working) scale model was in Buenos Aires, Argentina around 1985, when i stumbled across a red 1920's race car with an amazing level of detail, but this airplane really exceedes all previously seen by me.

[@rojasbazan]

@@collomps Coincidentally in Buenos Aires there are several of my models in exhibition; 9 in the Museo Nacional de Aeronáutica (in total there were 11, but two were stolen) and 87 in the Museo Naval de la Nación, covering the whole history of Argentine Naval Aviation from 1911 to 1982. Here the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWebdnyggpysrKs

[@ando-5558]

Dumbfounded, just.... Amazing. More than an artist, more than a modeler, just a true and pure magician! Thanks for posting!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you so much for the comment!

[@jroar123]

You my friend are sick! What you have done is extreme art and beyond perfection. Nice job and can’t wait to see what you produce next.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you so much, sir.

[@longslongprong]

Seriously dude, that's just of the charts unbelievably sensational! You deserve every accolade there is. Wish I had a tenth of your talent and I'd be happy.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you very much for your nice comment, professor.

[@longslongprong]

@@rojasbazan is your book close to being published? I would be first inline Sir.

[@rojasbazan]

I have ready half the book, but I need to write the second part, which is the one dedicated to my techniques. I hope to be able to publish it this coming year, although I am very time-tight because of the orders I have to build. I have ready half the book, but I need to write the second part, which is dedicated to my techniques. I hope to be able to publish it next year, although I have little time for that because of the commissions I have to comply with.

[@jimhughes1962]

Absolutely stunning. 😳 I have never seen anything like this in my life.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Jim. I appreciate your kind comment.

[@SuperExcedrin]

Amazing work. Inspiring to all model builders.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you very much, sir!

[@videostellall]

Absolutely the best I've seen!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the kind words, sir.

[@videostellall]

@@rojasbazan I've worked on F-16s, F-15s and F-117s... Your model looks as real as anything I've worked on

[@luuko656]

These models are so great, i check you website on a regular basis, and i'am thrilled to see hoe the A6M is coming along!

[@jackson32ish]

Never seen a model so real. There was times in the video.I could not tell if it was the model or the actual full size corsair setting in the hanger .Respect to u and ur modeling skills wish i was that good .=)

[@agampratapsingh3390]

great job, appreciate your humble efforts....

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir.

[@Zitropat]

A los 5 años tuve la suerte de viajar de Espora a Usuahia en un DC-4 naval, recuerdo que antes de despegar un suboficial nos repartió tapones para los oídos y estaban bastanta tiempo en pista celantando motores. Mi tío político el Cap Cisternas volo en F4U5-N. Tu trabajo no tiene igual.

[@MrDaviation]

you are truly amazing my friend !!.....your skills are beyond compare !!!!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Sir.

[@robertlewis4216]

Astonishing work

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Robert.

[@cashenjoe1]

How the hell did you do this?! Absolutely amazing! I'm blown away!

[@rojasbazan]

Joseph, thank you for the comment. In March I'll start working on my first tutorial DVD; it is the only way to teach my techniques to so many people. Thank you for watching.

[@depfordbusinesscoaching2212]

Ha...That was EXACTLY the question I was gonna ask!! Hadn't even watched the video yet!

[@poucpouc9331]

At this level of details, it is much like the model of galions they made before building the real boat. Beautiful work.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you sir!

[@rojasbazan]

Gracias por el apoyo desde el comienzo, hace 28 años atrás!

[@piercearrow8860]

Absolutely beautiful! I can't imagine the dedication, and years of perfecting your talent and skill to achieve something this wonderful. This is a masterpiece! And I always loved the real thing, but this us arguably more impressive. You are a Master, as others have commented. Do you create them on commission for clients? What would something like this cost? It's hard to imagine, it seems priceless! I hope you get all the recognition and wealth you deserve.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you sir. Yes, I work on commission for collectors and museums for 30 years. You can find a lot of information on my website.

[@billgump5903]

Absolutely Incredible. Thanks for sharing.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, David.

[@JuanPerez-co7zb]

You are out of this world. No words, except: beautiful.

[@rojasbazan]

thank you, Juan.

[@maxsmodels]

I have seen your stuff before. There are not enough superlatives to describe your work so I will simply say ...magnificent sir,

[@rojasbazan]

I appreciate your comment, thank you, sir.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the comment, sir.