When i watched your guide for the Focke-Wulf i thought: "Is there even a next level?" And then i go to youtube and watched you painting the goddamn decals.... You are an artist.
@BillHalliwell4 жыл бұрын
G'day David, Let me firstly say that I subscribed to your channel because I'm very impressed by the authentic look of your WW2 models especially. I'm ex-RAAF and now, a military historian who is into modelling. I can tell you that before and during WW2, in Britain, finished aircraft would come out of the factories in RAF livery that had, mostly, been sprayed on. Once those aircraft went to their operational bases there was no time to repair aircraft and then spray paint on them. If an aircraft was so badly shot up that the roundels (which are most important for identification) needed repainting then that was done by hand, much the same as you did, using pre-cut stencils. That is part of the reason why your RAF models are so impressive. Many models that have the so-called 'D-Day' black and white stripes, have 'razor' sharp borders between the black and white. I have many period photographs of these D-Day stripes being painted, outdoors, with 6 inch paint brushes. Not a lot of care was used in doing these stripes. There were too many aircraft to paint and little time to do the job. So, when I do D-Day stripes I deliberately make them a bit rough, as they were in reality. Also, at their bases, during the war, especially around the time of the Battle of Britain, nobody cared about the aircraft getting dirty; another mistake made by some modellers. New aircraft only looked 'new' for a very short time. The only washes aircraft got was when it rained, as it does in England quite a lot. This, of course, didn't wash off grease, oil and exhaust stains, so they stayed on the aircraft and built up over time. I like to research my model aircraft as they were in real RAAF squadrons and I try to find out which pilots flew certain aircraft the most. If they survived then that particular aircraft was considered to 'be theirs'. The RAF and RAAF didn't bother painting the pilot's names on aircraft, as some USAAF had towards the end of the war. A tradition that still goes on in the USAF today. Anyway, thank you again for all your tips on brushing as I don't use an airbrush at all; I'm no good with 'mechanical' things... Cheers, BH.
@michaeltruhett41706 жыл бұрын
You truly are a very gifted model builder my friend. You never cease to amaze me with your skills and talent. I’m lucky to build what comes in the box without having to put it in the outside trash bin. And no, that’s not a joke. But hey, even if it ends up going to the local landfill, which is highly likely, what the hell, I had fun for a little while. LOL!
@cmm308 жыл бұрын
you work at the very top of the art in model making. thanks for sharing.
@bowiefan66523 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Much neater than decals, and I have to say the paint job on that model is simply stunning. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
@Paulvanacker19 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I just bought th same cutter and tamiya sheet to do my white unit marking roundels on an Arado 68E in1/48. This was very handy to see. Thank you. Hello from Australia.
@unclefester98578 жыл бұрын
Been doing this for years, but it is nice to see another bro doing it, well done, nice spit too.
@nigeljohnson80228 жыл бұрын
Your models are absoloutly amazing and so inspirational. I model railways and have used loads of your techniques in my work, but I have dabbled in military modelling as well and cant wait to start my ME 109 by Hersegawa. Of course I will be applying your techniques. Thankyou for sharing them.
@idaemonplasmo8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, good luck with bf-109
@dennishenrich66857 жыл бұрын
Thanks David. Was doing an older testors kit and having problems with the decals. Even used a decal restorer. Was having a little difficulty with painting the round decals. I'll give this a try
@leemiller95394 жыл бұрын
You sure do great jobs on all of your models. I wish I could too but since I have hurt my spine I don't have the feeling and or control of my fingers. But even so thank you very much for all of the things that I have learned from you.
@jlpytlewski6 жыл бұрын
You make this look easy David, I would`ve cussed a blue streak and went back to the kit decals...lol. You are an Awesome modeler my friend!
@christophermifsud95437 жыл бұрын
Great work, I wouldn't worry that much about different shades since the components and assemblies on the real aircraft had often varied too. This was because they were made by separate teams and sometimes in different locations or factories altogether. Also parts such as flaps and ailerons, rudders etc were often replaced in theater due to combat damage sustained and wear, hence the varying camouflage pattern was only corrected when time permitted, lethal purpose being the main priority during wartime.
@alexchubbymclynn60604 жыл бұрын
Good and most helpful video! Thanks! I plan to replace all the tail decals on my F-4 (1:48) with airbrushed tail codes and your tutorial is most relevant! Great job! Thanks for sharing!
@plasticscalern5 жыл бұрын
Excellent workmanship David !! This for sharing thanks.
@ninocammarota53788 жыл бұрын
WOW: it's just the only thing I can say... Thank you, David, to be a great inspiration source to me
@idaemonplasmo8 жыл бұрын
+nino cammarota Thanks, you're welcome.
@CaptainBax6 жыл бұрын
Cheers David for these tutorials, hope to see more. You're quickly becoming my favorite Modelling KZbinr by far.
@Pascal_T4 жыл бұрын
Thanks David ! Your method is much affordable than bying a cutting machine, for ex. !
@AltCtrlFreak8 жыл бұрын
A lot of work but the end result is superior to decals. Some brands actually use two decals for the RAF roundel, one blue, one red which is awful. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!
@idaemonplasmo8 жыл бұрын
+AltCtrlFreak Thanks, I never seen model with two decals for roundel, that must be really awful.
@ARIES53426 жыл бұрын
21 Dislikes...decal manufacturers!! Adam
@mazda21656 жыл бұрын
22
@ARIES53426 жыл бұрын
How could you not like this vid? It displays great work and skill! Do you, Hacker19, manufacture decals? Adam
@mazda21656 жыл бұрын
No, no, I gave like, I only say that there are 22 dislikes. You did not understand me. I like him, he has got a talent for model making.
@ARIES53426 жыл бұрын
HAHAHA! No sweat. He is good. Adam
@kevbee83255 жыл бұрын
Decal manufacturers or jealous clumsy people... ;)
@didierhoornaert16996 жыл бұрын
love your work. Thank you, David!
@lesthiele76458 жыл бұрын
Hi David, you have produced a great video lesson, it does seem a lot of work, but I have to admit the result was well worth it. keep making these videos. Cheers, Les
@idaemonplasmo8 жыл бұрын
+Les Thiele Thanks for your kind words.
@sorin-robertneagu67225 жыл бұрын
You are very skilled modeller. And soo pacient ! Anyway, this technique works well on large scale models. I don't find a Olfa cutter able to cut the necessary circles on 72nd. Cheers !
@jefferycathcart80468 жыл бұрын
You are by far the best I've ever seen Bro, keep up the great work. Jeff from Ohio, USA
@FineKits8 жыл бұрын
Jeffery Cathcart he is really good, look at Paul budziks channel, he likes to super detail
@rkresken8 жыл бұрын
I really like your creativity! Thanks for sharing it with us!
@joselucca27285 жыл бұрын
This is the way to go provided you have a steady hand.
@mikealtes7 жыл бұрын
Nice tips, thanks for sharing. I like to use a sheet of acetate over the decals, to protect them and also to make better cuts of the mask, also i use a coat of "future" gloss after and between color coats, to avoid bleeding under the mask.
@riff20728 жыл бұрын
Nicely done! Both the paint work and the tutorial.
@kougerat53884 жыл бұрын
Good to see you use maskol over the tape seams to stop the paint bleed, I use the same method when masking up a 1/12 Countach bodyshell to do all the matt black work, lots of angles and tape overlaps everywhere " a bleeding nightmare" sorry I had to ! lol I am curious as to what you use to clean your maskol brushes ? Love your work it is superb nothing less ! not to mention the quality of your video too. One day I might get around to working out how to put a video on the Tube ! Thanks for the video sir it was excellent.
@madcowrebel42168 жыл бұрын
I'm right in the middle of a supermarine spitfire. Perfect timing!
@idaemonplasmo8 жыл бұрын
Přidal jsem České a Anglické titulky. I Added English and Czech subtitles If you don't understand. :-D
@JulianDG8 жыл бұрын
+PLASMO - plastic models Hi, I have a question for you: can you build a scale model with hand brush only method? I'm very curious to know your techniques and if is possible to have a good paint without an airbrush. A new challenge for you :D Thank you so much and congrats for your videos, you're amazing! ;)
@jimwiddowson79808 жыл бұрын
Great video, I will try out this technique on my next Tamiya Mossie build.
@robbeard69293 жыл бұрын
Nice job Dave, super.
@Plydrms4 жыл бұрын
Outstanding! What kind of masking material did you use? It is the yellow squares with grids painted on them?..thanks
@xxmonsterxx93633 жыл бұрын
In which ratio did you mix Tamiya's paints to achieve blue color?
@Deceter3 жыл бұрын
So satisfying to watch you do it. But I cannot get mine to line up!
@michalpawliszcze90634 жыл бұрын
hi plasmo what exactly color blue and what paint manufacturer did you choose in this film?
@goodefitness14385 жыл бұрын
Super jealous of your skills. Really nice models
@ian46758 жыл бұрын
You make it look so easy. Thank you for making this video.
@risabc8 жыл бұрын
Skvělé ještě lépe vysvětlení než v knížce pana Vilingra
@idaemonplasmo8 жыл бұрын
+risabc Dík. Přidal jsem tam titulky, tak se na to můžeš kouknout ještě jednou. :-D
@rockhound39425 жыл бұрын
thank you man a very clever tips thanks for sharing & uv all ur videos
@jamesabell94947 жыл бұрын
Really helpful, I want to make my own decals on a 3d print I made, the waterslides I find are too much hassle and often wont print. Im going to order the tamiya sheet, I have access to a lasrcutter, I wonder if I can use the lasercutter on the stencil sheet, will test!
@bobahnert92138 жыл бұрын
Outstanding tutorial video David! OK now I have to track down and buy that compas
@chrissorlie64973 жыл бұрын
Awesome David!
@Graff-Art6 ай бұрын
Nice, but why did the yellow outline on the starboard side come out uneven? I thought the masks were centered?
@shamirbrouwer62118 жыл бұрын
Just another stunning tutorial my friend!
@davidheaton2719 Жыл бұрын
Thank you just saved a 1/32 Bristol M1C when the decals disintegrated 😊
@andrewgillis30734 жыл бұрын
To do block style lettering and numbers, I use 2 or 3 mm auto detailing tape. It's also handy for the black line that marks off the above and below waterline on ships. ^_*
@stevesauve68667 жыл бұрын
Really interesting video. Thanks for presenting it to us!
@cbufton8 жыл бұрын
Great video David and the results are impressive! Another request for the types and numbers of the paints you use please :)
@idaemonplasmo8 жыл бұрын
+cbufton Yes of course. Yellow it was mr. hobby 113, White it was Tamiya XF-2, Red it was Citadel Base: Mephison red + Citadel Base: Averland Sunset, Blue it was tamiya xf-8 + xf-2 + xf-25
@cbufton8 жыл бұрын
+PLASMO - plastic models - Thanks David :)
@taudesign79568 жыл бұрын
Painted insignia have an advantage in not having the silvering around the decal but they're rarely thinner than a decal, often thicker.
@mancavecreations44188 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!! one question what was the colour callouts you used for the roundels paint?
@paulinhuntzinger12126 жыл бұрын
Could you make a video which shows your workshop please? Very nice job👍
@malw24528 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thanks for sharing. This was a really clear and informative video. Just what I needed to see before I attempt the markings on a spitfire. Wish me luck ;-)
@idaemonplasmo8 жыл бұрын
+Malcolm White Thanks, I wish you good luck, as you wanted.
@ΣτάθηςΓαυγιωτάκης5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for the help. The rulers you show, with the circles, how are they called?
@Manaritzis887 жыл бұрын
very good guide david
@supersonicboom4990 Жыл бұрын
My main problem when I try this is that I can't manage to cut a perfect round edge! Any advise?
@jerrym9953 жыл бұрын
wish you would put links to some of the equipment you use.
@josealejandroalvaradobotei85845 жыл бұрын
😲😲👍 excelente maestro saludos cordiales desde 🇨🇱
@wakemanedwards34508 жыл бұрын
David, I would certainly prefer to have my larger markings, stripes flags, insignia's painted on over decals any day!!! With roundels it feels like it might be easier to do that say perhaps what the US Air Force uses. Is there any aftermarket company that offer pre-cut mask for markings like these that you know of? Yours looked great!
@idaemonplasmo8 жыл бұрын
+Wakeman Edwards Yes, pre-cut mask is also solution and they are great.
@mmouseav8r4028 жыл бұрын
Was wondering what brand and color paints? It's hard to get a match that looks close
@Kulty6668 жыл бұрын
Opět výborný videjko :) Díky Tak a teď už se můžu těšit na Spitfira od Edíka :)
@idaemonplasmo8 жыл бұрын
+Tomas Petr Dík. To bude ještě chvíli trvat. Motor bude potřebovat hodně hadiček a vztlakové klapky ještě odpočívají v rámečku.
@morgaj218 жыл бұрын
Good work and well explained.
@BennyCFD5 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. I was wondering where did you buy that circle cutting tool.
@GaryArmstrongmacgh8 жыл бұрын
Outstanding...but 'm so clumsy at this sort of thing. Still, I'll try it on both my armour and aircraft.
@arterocalvo27998 жыл бұрын
Please could You make a video showing all Your models?
@idaemonplasmo8 жыл бұрын
+Artero Calvo Almost all of my models are on this channel. But ok, I will think about it.
@NyteStalker897 жыл бұрын
You should totally make a showcase of all of your models
@warbuzzard71676 жыл бұрын
Well, now we know how professionals do it!
@DieselxRobot8 жыл бұрын
Those roundels turned out great! Are you going to make any of the new kits Airfix just released?
@30wombat8 жыл бұрын
Whaooo ! I love this video. I shall try. Absolutely spendid, thnak you
@calebmateochasegarcia62997 жыл бұрын
How long do you wait between spraying different colors?
@bpezzano18 жыл бұрын
Fantastic work! I have a quick question. I'm working on some luftwaffe aircraft from WWII. I'm trying to get the mottled or stippled effect on the fuselage. Any suggestions?
@volshebnikartmusic97828 жыл бұрын
Sorry PLASMO, I will replay. Mottled camo usually done with airbrush freehand. However if you do not feel confidence, you can use masks from blutack ;)
@bman99385 жыл бұрын
Amazing work
@michaposlada38405 жыл бұрын
Great video, but i have one question: why are there US and Polish markings on the decal sheet when it is a british plane?
@Jpriest135 жыл бұрын
Spitfires were used by many fighter groups flying as part of the RAF(Polish AF Squadrons, and American Eagle squadron) and U.S. later in Mediterranean theater. In fact the #1 and #3 top scoring squadrons during the Battle of Britain were Polish. And they were not activated until halfway through the battle.
@Miguel-re2hv6 жыл бұрын
Excellent! have you made one with German plane?
@chilson888 жыл бұрын
beautiful work
@stoobieman7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your fantastic video and extraordinary model making, you are an inspiration and wonderful teacher. A quick question - what paints do you use for the roundels?
@idaemonplasmo7 жыл бұрын
I used Tamiya acrylic but precise shades I do not know. White xf-2, yellow XF-3, red XF-7 + brown XF-64 and blue XF-8 + XF-50.
@stoobieman7 жыл бұрын
So you match by eye? Why acrylics, not enamels?
@tomasnovak55198 жыл бұрын
Dobrý den, tohle video je velmi inspirativní. Díval jsem se na to kruhové řezátko Olfa CMP-1 a prodejci na webu uvádějí, že minimální průměr řezu je 1 cm. Na videu, kolem času 2:25, jste vyřezal vnitřní průměry, které vypadají menší než 1cm. Jak malý průměr se dá tedy s tímto řezátkem udělat? Díky Tomáš
@idaemonplasmo8 жыл бұрын
+Tomáš Novák Jo, to mě taky štvalo. Trochu jsem to upravil. Čepel jsem vyndal a přilepil sekundovým lepidlem na vnější stranu plastu, který před tím držel tu čepel. Po této jednoduché úpravě jde řezat i 4 mm kolečka.
@ZenoFromTheElea8 жыл бұрын
That's impressive job.
@jancizmar14608 жыл бұрын
Šikula, ďalší pekný tutoriálik :-) Inak, čo sa týka strhnutia farby pri odliepaní pásky, niekedy nepomôže ani poriadne odmastenie... Lepidlo na niektorých páskach (dokonca aj niektoré Tamiye) dokáže zreagovať s farbou (Gunze H, Revell Aqua) a nadvihne ju od povrchu... Ale stačí si ju pred nalepením na model raz, dva razy prilepiť na pokožku, a problém vyriešený :-) Ph pokožky zneutralizuje niektorú zložku lepidla a páska už nikdy farbu nestrhne... Ale to určite poznáš, je to stará finta :-)
@idaemonplasmo8 жыл бұрын
+Ján Čižmár Dík za tip. Vím, že páska hůře drží při dotyky s kůži, ale že bych rovnou toho využíval, to mě nenapadlo. Při větších maskách to může být dobrá depilace :-D
@Manaritzis887 жыл бұрын
very realistic result
@scottrice35498 жыл бұрын
thanks for the videos they r great
@atee1032 жыл бұрын
cool, was this for 1/48?
@backdraft574 жыл бұрын
Wow, incredible
@SheepWaveMeByeBye8 жыл бұрын
I am always surprised at how much more real painted roundels look. Never really understood why.
@platty33797 жыл бұрын
You can use a criecut machine to achieve stencils for the letters
@srgears74187 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! as usual!
@DarthVapor1518 жыл бұрын
your english killed me. great tutor btw. you should do more tanks!
@idaemonplasmo8 жыл бұрын
+LoveH2ODelirious Actually I am finished with si-2 1/72 and today I started building t-90 1/72.
@DarthVapor1518 жыл бұрын
+PLASMO - plastic models and what about 1/35?? VIDS!!! :)
@idaemonplasmo8 жыл бұрын
+LoveH2ODelirious Ok ok. Today I ordered PzKpfw 38(t) and sd.kfz. 222 leichter in 1/35. I build only two models in 1/35 so far, so it will be interesting. Panzer VI Tiger or other heavy tanks are so huge, that I will start with something smaller.
@skinbackyourpeel6 жыл бұрын
wombatwarriorman. I bet your 'Polish' sucks.
@jamesfender67178 жыл бұрын
Please could you tell me what make of paints you used in this video for the raf blue and red and what colour they are called
@idaemonplasmo8 жыл бұрын
+james fender Used colors Yellow it was mr. hobby 113, White it was Tamiya XF-2, Red it was Citadel Base: Mephison red + Citadel Base: Averland Sunset, Blue it was tamiya xf-8 + xf-2 + xf-25
@JumonkeyOnline8 жыл бұрын
They look great mate cheers for sharing :)
@idaemonplasmo8 жыл бұрын
+Jumonkey Online Thanks, you're welcome.
@rsaydel6 жыл бұрын
very cool! Thank you for the video :) I enjoyed it very much
@aivars23658 жыл бұрын
great video guy
@Ducesweden8 жыл бұрын
David, i have a challenge for you. Can you make a swedish roundel using this technique and still make it look better than decals?
@idaemonplasmo8 жыл бұрын
+Ducesweden Yes no problem. I plan to make all basic types and swedish roundel look great. Just print emblem on paper and cut it out.
@Ducesweden8 жыл бұрын
I am concerned over the black edge around the crowns, but i'd like to do it sometime for making a demolished plane, or the DC-3 which where under water for 50 years and now is at the swedish airforce museum.
@dennishenrich66857 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Wish I could have seen this vid. before I started to do it myself and ending up frustrated
i will try this technic to make RAAF roundels on my p-40n
@tommylakasi30226 жыл бұрын
How do you precisely tell where the decal roundels exactly go? How does anyone? How do you know when its perfect or not
@Davros23redux6 жыл бұрын
Compare it to photographs of the real aircraft.
@oguzcangokce76368 жыл бұрын
What' s name of the model kit that used in video, I mean which company is this? :))) Because this kit looks highly detailed, especially the engine section ;)
@idaemonplasmo8 жыл бұрын
+Oguz Can Gokce This kit is made by Eduard. Engine is not included in the kit. I used special extension.
@oguzcangokce76368 жыл бұрын
+PLASMO - plastic models Orright , thanks a lot :)