Airfix 1/72 192 Belvedere (With new 3D parts)

First of all a very big thank you to Matt Ball, PM Models UK on KZbin, go and watch. He printed the parts out for me saving me time and money👍😎
Material used for the Vac-form canopy:- PETG clear 0.5 mm A5 sheets.
Vac-form machine can be found on eBay under Dental Vacuum Forming Machine.
Software used for creating the 3D CAD models:- Plasticity 1.4.20.
There are some great Plasticity tutorials on KZbin, LEAD (Learn Everything About Design) and Nikita Kapustin just a few to mention.
These ones I found easier to watch and went at a pace I could follow.

[@fransvoogt9925]

You can be sure that this is the very best build of this model in history!

[@GregsModels]

Very nice of you to say👍

[@crashdive100]

Nobody on this planet can "polish a turd" better than YOU, mate! For all the videos I've watched of you struggling with a poorly-molded kit, you ALWAYS deliver something that all of your viewers would be proud of!

[@georgethomas9040]

He's a true capital M Modeller. I'm always amazed when he does something like this with an absolute lemon of a kit. I would've set it on fire in my backyard about 1/4 through

[@GregsModels]

😂😂

[@GregsModels]

You're so kind 😎

[@stuartmiller8053]

being one of your viewers that requested you build this kit, I apologise for the obvious torment it has caused. I did appreciate the build and the techniques you displayed. being an old kit of such an unusual subject the result was commendable. cheers stu

[@GregsModels]

It had to be done, onwards and upwards. Lets hope Mikro- Mir release theirs👍😉

[@marcblank3036]

Don't be sorry. If anybody can turn this into a diamond it is Greg. He needs the challenge to keep him on the edge of modelling

[@carlclink9993]

Just yesterday I saw this kit in an antique/collectables shop here in Colorado.After watching two different KZbin creators you being one of them. I believe I’ll pass on buying this kit or buy it and throw it in the trash so it doesn’t see the work bench of some other victim. You did a fantastic job polishing that turd. Maybe you should sell the printed parts you created for those crazy enough to take this kit on. Again great build and I’m subscribing to your channel.

[@GregsModels]

@@carlclink9993 Thank you😎

[@coolruehle]

I'm SO done with shitty kits. At this point in my life I'm ready for shakeNbake kits that fit like Tamiya. Good for you that you finished it!! It looks absolutely awesome!!!

[@adamnunn9723]

Taking a 65 year old kit, and deciding to make these modifications and producing this outcome… outstanding work!! I really enjoy and appreciate your ’candid feedback’ of the process involved…🤣🤣 Seriously, I love watching what you are able to accomplish from these old kits… you silly, twisted boy you!! 🤗❤️🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pietbrookman1927]

I think you did an incredible job here. This is what real modeling is about. Turning a primitive kit into something that looks fantastic. And your viewers on KZbin appreciate it a lot.

[@SigReno]

I am in total and absolute disagreement with you Greg, I must contradict you and without fear of being wrong I must tell you this: Your work is a sample of absolute affection and kindness to this old scale model. It's a scale model beauty! Greetings.

[@GregsModels]

Thank you Sig. Greg

[@myplanesdontfly]

It's always a treat to see you tackle a difficult build. That being said, if you're feeling burnt out I'm sure we'd all enjoy a nice easy Tamiya or something 😁

[@ChristianGurney]

From what is visible, the build looks excellent. The mesh solution was another one of your greats. Perhaps the best way to look at the build is that it was the first in which you used CAD to design parts and by all,appearances, that was a major success. I’ve said this before and I’ll repeat it again, your videos make me smile!

[@GregsModels]

Yes you're so right, it's been a useful learning curve for future builds.

[@ianhamilton3172]

Your ‘nightmare’ provided a great video to watch - & to marvel at your expertise in addressing manifold problems with an elderly Airfix kit. If the ‘ugly duckling’ didn’t produce a ‘swan’, all I can say is it went bloody close. Your videos are great!

[@henrikcarstensen2598]

Dear Greg. You are The only one to create gems of the “unbuildables” old Airfix models we all (if past 50) love and remember. You are actually making The wonderfull boxart come to life. Please receive our deepest respect and thanks for that. Many greetings from Denmark😊

[@GregsModels]

Thank you! I feel it's my task to build these old kits, just to see what a modern approach will give them👍

[@Compliment_Thief]

Go on Greg our collective skillingson, we’re all rooting for ya!

[@martinoude-vrielink7956]

Yourself maybe not satisfied with the end result and become frustrated by the kit, but I truly find it amazing what you make of these old Airfix kits. Always enjoy looking at these videos.

[@GregsModels]

Thank you so much!

[@kultursender6507]

Very nice, difficult build :) And very good idea to spray the mesh on the fuselage - very realistic!

[@GregsModels]

Yes, it just one of those things that worked, thankfully😂

[@warrenchinn4114]

Superb, love your work. A difficult kit. When I was a lad, I built one too and noted the dumb mistake Airfix had made with the direction of rotor rotation. Wrote to them. They replied: "Thank you. We will endeavor to rectify the error with our tooling department". That was in 1978.

[@fredtedstedman]

I remember building one when I was 11 , and finding it very fragile !! great build Greg , looks like a different kit !.

[@jmc4353]

Mate this build was something else. If that was me the bugger would have tried to fly down my garden path. Cracking job mate!!

[@modelnut]

I really do admire your determination when faced with these challenges, the kit, well you did it very proud & for myself I would be very pleased with that end result. Great channel.

[@GregsModels]

Thank you so much👍

[@davidsnowden7072]

I have loved the Belvedere since, as a very small boy, I watched one lift the spire for the new Coventry cathedral. Your model is a gem. Keep them coming!

[@benmccarthy5010]

I thought the end result was something to be proud of! Well done!!! 60's kit to the 2020's.... WOW!

[@markbehr88]

I always loved helicopter kits. Don’t be too hard on yourself. I think you did a great job and I am sure you learned a hell of a lot, which will help you in the future. 👍

[@jetsofthecoldwar1149]

I really enjoy watching your videos, especially when you start of saying what a mess you made, I just know it's going to be a gem of a build in the end. I don't think I could even get a 'shake & bake' kit to the same level as your 'bad builds'.

[@jdsull]

You've made one hell of a silk purse out a sow's ear, Greg. Nicely done.

[@briansmith8079]

I can relate Greg. I'm done with 1/72 biplanes. The 1/72 Flashback 1.5 Strutter kit did me in. Now 15 kits going to auction this weekend. Just don't enjoy them like I thought. Give me a simple Hobby Craft kit, very happy. Meant to also say - good job enduring the kit. Tough go indeed.

[@GregsModels]

Cheers Brian👍 I'm building something that goes together a bit better next time.

[@stealthfighter2923]

My favorite modeler! Love your vids, and really appreciate that you don’t ruin them with crappy music. Keep up the great work

[@basfinnis]

A meal? Ten course dinner more like 😂 Lovely to watch. Great result as always 😉

[@GregsModels]

Anytime😎

[@warriorblue6765]

Looks a pretty sweet outcome from where I'm sitting. Dont you dare stop!

[@AirwolfCrazy]

I think you have done a marvelous job. This model will look great on the shelf.

[@troughtonchard]

Ah Greg, so nice to see both the good and bad parts of the hobby and you never disappoint. So many vids are all nice and safe with their builds and content and rarely do they show the difficulties we all have sometimes. I have many shelved kits because I’ve lost interest or they are just poor kits that I don’t know how to rescue. I’m glad you pushed through and created a magnificent looking model. I hope you regain your love of modelling with your next build. Will be interesting to see what extra brilliance you create with 3d printers but I hope you don’t neglect the amazing scratch building of parts that you do. Keep the faith.

[@GregsModels]

These old kits need to be seen built up, warts and all. I think this one is the worst I've had to tackle, but tackle I must and did. The next build is another vintage one, which I'm hoping to start soon. But thankfully this seems to be a better kit. And it's one I'm very interested in building this time😂👍

[@stom5292]

I think it looks fantastic your skills always amaze me Thanks for sharing with us

[@fightersweep]

You do make me chuckle Greg. Knowing what an ancient dog of a kit this is, your final result looks fantastic. I don't think any of us wouldn't be proud to display this on our shelves. It's a unique and interesting subject too. Felt the same way about your Beagle Basset build as well as that turned out really nice too. Like many others here, I enjoy watching you tackle these old kits from our youth and the results are always worth the struggle. You're up there with Mike Grant in polishing up old Airfix turds.

[@GregsModels]

These old kits need to be built and be given some modern help. But his one pushed my buttons 😂👍

[@TheLarkymarky]

An amazing job. It's nice and refreshing to see a real modeller at work instead of a kit builder. 😊

[@GregsModels]

Thank you Mark👍

[@peterwillstein198]

Outstanding build. You conquered a horrendous kit and with your modeling skills, a job so very well done. Peter

[@richardjamieson6681]

The false start and the gluey finger were the highlights for me Greg! The rest of it was extremely interesting and once again, I've picked up some handy tips. Cheers, Rich'

[@GregsModels]

Anytime👍

[@RoGar712]

Doing old kits like this is always a struggle, but you nailed it and it came out beautifully!

[@GregsModels]

Thanks👍

[@tonybourke8212]

Greg wonderful build , you have done a amazing job on this ,all the hard work you put in on this respect to you 👍😎

[@malaudisa]

A heck of a lot of effort for a poor quality old kit that you had no interest in LOL! Great modelling skills, thank you for this, very interesting stuff.

[@jessejones640]

Great job. Tough kit but you certainly turned a lemon into lemonade.

[@rastarn]

I have genuine compassion for the horrors you endured throughout this build. I do hope, however, that you may garner some hope from the knowledge that any day one of your build videos drops in my feed, is a great day for me, Greg. Your work is truly inspiring, and I love every second I get to watch.

[@stuartburgess2409]

Feel your pain, I built this in the seventies, but the amount of effort you put into this old girl is phenomenal 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@FinsburyPhil]

Oh my word! It may have sapped the life out of you, but you should be proud of what you've turned out. And you've now opened up that whole world of 3D printing. For 99% of us you are out there cutting down the undergrowth for us to follow on.

[@GregsModels]

Very nice of you to say 👍😎

[@jangoosen5407]

Greg, a truly excellent job - turning trash into treasure.

[@kitbuster]

A great effort Greg , not easy but glad you pushed on with it and finished it off

[@66PHILB]

A fine result from your perseverance Greg. The vacform canopy worked well in the end and your 3D printed parts are just the beginning...

[@randkorp2003]

Wow, looks great. I really enjoy seeing how you approach problems and solve them, especially with older Airfix kits.

[@garethjones9371]

I hear what you say and I appreciate the work, time and effort you put into building it, That said a brilliant build and model. Well done.

[@stancunningham3711]

This is most likely the best build of this kit I have ever seen, simply stunning!

[@Mariatorget08]

Hello Greg. Thank you very much for stubbornly completing this old Airfix kit. You have showed many examples now on presenting techniques for bringing old Airfix stuff to good quality end results. Thanks!!

[@GregsModels]

You are welcome!

[@legionarpublius6342]

Great work and I was totally surprised by what you conjured up from this hopeless model. Chapeau!

[@cushionbelly2519]

I've recently lost my desire to watch model build videos. However, you and one other, have kept my spark alive. Your scratch building is amazing. Looking forward to your next build.

[@GregsModels]

Anytime👍

[@spinsqiggle]

Excellent effort! Love what you were able to achieve in Plasticity. I'm currently learning that program myself. I get the frustration, but I hope you can come back to it at a later date, refreshed, and finish it off. Both you and the kit deserve the finish.

[@scotty6346]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this build, It is really looking great 👌

[@neillowe8230]

I feel your pain (I've built this twice OOB in the 1970's), but what a great build!! That's the best Belvedere I've seen!!

[@viking1236]

Built this many many years ago in my early teens. It was bought for me by an Uncle who flew in them during his service in the RAF.

[@rod-bits-and-pieces]

That looks really good, well done and thanks for persevering.

[@williamporter7596]

Despite all the pain I think the finished result looks great.

[@adrianhawley4909]

Well done Greg! You came, you saw and Sir…YOU CONQUERED!

[@GregsModels]

😂😂

[@danielcgomez]

You did a great job on this build Greg ...no complaints here ...your stash of models really is quite interesting! I always look forward to your uploads :)

[@GregsModels]

Hope you like boats, that's the next build😉

[@davejones9330]

I could only dream of achieving this kind of result. As a rediscovering modelling amateur im envious of your skills.

[@davidpowell6098]

Pat yourself on the back, you've turned a nightmare of a kit into a little gem, don't beat yourself up, the kit was a dog to start with. Excellent effort, Greg.

[@GregsModels]

Thanks David😎

[@fingers3239]

Great build. I know it tested you, but you should proud of your finish.

[@ChristianSchroter-ok4sk]

Hello mr greg.greate job done.a nice little gem you have created.i really appreciate your efforts delivering fun and excitenes and Inspiration and knowledge.keep up the good work and Keep the faith.with best regards and sticky greetings from Brandenburg germany.faithfully yours.your modellmate.christian

[@finlayfraser9952]

Great stuff Gregg, I think I built (glued) it back in the day, still it was back in 1959, and the moulds all finished by hand. Precision mould making was a high skill job, now I suppose it is all done by CNC

[@NJBamforth67]

You done a Excellent job. I remember Gary's Stuff making a bad Sea harrier a few months but he got though it xx 😊

[@joebeasant5056]

Lovely model, great techniques, I learn a lot from watching videos like this. Incidentally the rivetless finish is correct to my knowledge, there were very few showing on the original, Airfix were very creative with their detail, as with many kits of this era. More power to you Greg.

[@GregsModels]

Thank you Joe👍

[@MillwalltheCat]

That reminds me. I should start thinking about forming a new plunge-mould canopy for the Hasegawa 1/32nd Hellcat that I made a plug for in 1998...

[@scaleffect]

Looks like quite a challenging kit, turned out excellent!

[@whotube220]

Greg's building another ancient kit again? Mental note: "Quick, call the broker and buy some more Evergreen shares!". Stupid jokes aside, always enjoy your improvisation and problem solving methods - I learn a lot! Thanks for producing such useful videos.

[@pjb5757]

Hi Greg, glad to see you back, I feel the same frustration when I build Revell kits. Best wishes to you from NZ.

[@GregsModels]

👋😎

[@williamwallace9427]

Amazing attention to detail! Especially on a not so good kit. Very impressive

[@eddielane72]

Wow, turned out great Greg, looked like hard work but your persistence definitely paid off!! I've threw a few in my wheelie bin lately😂, never going to touch a dragon kit ever again. Looking forward to the next video. Take care

[@thomasweelie]

I came across your channel looking for Privateer builts, now I can't get enough of this all stuff. Simply stunning! Lot of thanks for this!

[@lewistaylor1965]

It looks like it was worth it...and it was an entertaining vid to watch too....Thank you Greg

[@GregsModels]

Anytime👍

[@foreverplastickits138]

*The result is awesome for with the old "awful" vintage Airfix kit, you have so much patience and skill, in comparison this kind of kit is good for the garbage in my hands!*

[@giorgiomaninchedda7134]

Awesome work. It's always a pleasure to watch your videos. Wel done.

[@stevebryant5510]

A beautiful build , you,ve made a great job of this challenging kit.

[@mikemontgomery2654]

All things considered, you did a great job! You should build something that goes together easy, just to mix it up and not leave you disgruntled with the hobby. Not every project needs to be a nerve away from the garbage bin. Having that perspective can do wonders for your personal drive.

[@SMAZVidoes]

This a most incredible result. Great persistence and skills.

[@christopherevans6752]

Personally, although i can understand your frustration especially as I am nowhere near your skill level, you should be proud of what you've achieved. It looks really good. You have shown what can be achieved even though you shouldn't really have to redesign & remodel a kit.

[@chrisgibson5267]

A true craftsman. And now, with added waffle!

[@ralphkoziarski4054]

Your videos are always inspiring, but this latest one made me go back and watch the last handful and together, these have helped bring me out of the worst modeling doldrums I've had in nearly a decade. Thanks for bringing me back to the bench, and please keep sharing your understated, no baloney style of modeling and video making.

[@GregsModels]

Anytime Ralph, glad to be of help 😎

[@RubyMarkLindMilly]

Good grief what a fantastic result from a pig of a kit superb work mate 👍

[@Claymore5]

This has always been a difficult kit to make a decent model of - I think this one is about as good as can be achieved. Well done!

[@darrylbirt6049]

The inspiration, research, talent and sheer balls you display are no match for mortal men when it comes to these archaic kits and the lengths you go to. I am a car builder first and foremost and dabble occasionally in aircraft but sir, if I may be so bold, you are of a different breed! 🤣 Absolutely stunning as usual!

[@GregsModels]

That's very kind of you to say👍

[@PanzermansBunker]

Great fabrication of detail parts. Wish you added the sircrew figures. It would be cool to see someone recreate the box art....with troops landing. Keep having fun my friend. Bill

[@saxonian6634]

Whilst I can physically feel the torment of this build, it's this sort of creativity (and maybe a touch of masochism?!) that really set these projects apart. I'm so sorry to say I thoroughly enjoyed this!

[@GregsModels]

Thank you Saxonian. The next build will be another vintage kit, but far easier to build😉

[@kenhanson1819]

I feel your pain when dealing with vacuum-formed canopies. I replaced one on the old Monogram F4U-4 Corsair with one I vacuum-formed off the canopy from a Hasegawa kit. It took me three tries before I had a usable canopy, but it was so worth it. I've got the same dental former model as you have. I didn't know that bottom frame was removeable! I really enjoyed watching this video because you always have creative ways for dealing with hurdles. I think your end result looks excellent, so I hope it hasn't killed off your enthusiasm for the hobby.

[@GregsModels]

I only removed it because I saw other people do this, rightly or wrongly. It's a good little machine, beats using the oven in the kitchen😂🔥🚒

[@fastica]

Great build. Love the final model.

[@eog0579]

Fantastic effort and patience. Absolutely not my cup of tea even if I had a tenth of your skills and patience. But I think what your builds do for me anyway is encourage me to try harder at my own level!! Personally too, I would be interested in a brief history of the model subjects that you build. Thanks for showing us your work.

[@GregsModels]

Yes, a few people have said the same thing. Maybe in the next video?

[@fizzyridertoo]

I know you were frustrated all the way through, but really you have produced something way beyond what Airfix envisioned and that 99.99% of us could replicate. This is an amazing build by any standards.

[@billestew7535]

Great job on a real clunker, Airfix should consider retooling a lot of these oldie mouldies

[@GregsModels]

Yes that would be nice😎

[@richbrown886]

Another solid build and I'm not sure anyone could have done it better! Apparently the real thing was a nightmare to maintain and operate.

[@tesarus8461]

I totally understand the feeling. Every time this happens to me, I go to the shelf and look at my gunship model. It was miserable build and I though the end result is bad. Now I can't always remember all of the bad spots that should be there :) Not all our models come out perfect, but each of them precious in their own way. Thank you for sharing!

[@GregsModels]

Yes, so true👍

[@sergiovasconcellosocriativo]

Greg, you turned this junk kit into something that's a joy to look at. As bad as you think it is, I don't think so. It turned out very beautiful. I didn't have the same luck with my Curtiss Condor, from Glen Coe. I gave up and donated it to a friend. That when he finished it... he died. Of course the cause wasn't the kit, but it left me impressed. And I didn't see the finished kit. A big hug

[@GregsModels]

Thank you Sergio 😎

[@ozbassman11]

Despite your frustrations, a very fine model and video! Thanks.

[@Blairvoyach]

The best example of "if you are in a hole, stop digging" Lol. But what a result, I don't know of another modeller who would have gone to these lengths to build this kit. I had the same kit more years ago I can remember and gave up trying to get it to look anything aproaching the real article. I don't think I even got near to painting it. Love your channel Greg.

[@GregsModels]

Thank you Jeff that much appreciated👍

[@richardstout6364]

Another great build. I admire your commitment to a project. As for 3d printing. Blender is a great 3d programme. Takes some getting used to but it my preferred programme now and does allow for you to go back and change anything. Pretty sure you’ll get the hang of the 3d printing and can’t wait for your next video

[@unixnerd23]

Remember building this as a kid in the 70s!

[@telescopereplicator]

Greg, despite of what you might think yourself, I think this must be one of your best builds, yet ! The time you took, the efforts, the doubts, the techniques, etc... everything..... it all justifies the end result ! Most of us would never have taken the trouble to put so much time and effort into this model. You did, and the result is nothing less then totally stunning ! Respect ! Models like these set you apart from most other modellers on KZbin.

[@GregsModels]

Thank you so much you're too kind. Greg

[@philipsharpe6905]

Well Greg; you may have hated every moment, but it will have continued to hone your skill set. The result is a fine-looking model. I expect you could use a holiday on a tropical beach now!

[@GregsModels]

That would be nice😂