IAI Kfir C7 Isreal - 1/72 scale AMK model kit - aircraft model

[@MegaRaven100]

Damn you Plasmo! You just ruined my life! 15 years without building any models and now I find myself planning which stores I need to go to to get different materials (and what airbrush!!) to start building again. (Last Series Tiger I; Michael Wittman! Gotta get that zimmerit right! I used to have a Leningrad model first version in Panzer Grey; my best). Anyway damn you to hell sir, You bloody genius! Nice to see your start as a model maker as it gives us other mortals some hope!!

[@_Gart_]

yeah this was me this week

[@KeebHoard]

Lol. I started seeing these vids on the KZbin, and I felt the need to get back into modeling. I got myself a 1:48 F15C kit I am working on now. Already spent like an hour modding the base kit's basic plastic engines into something with a little more detail. DAMN YOU Plasmo, and Max Afterburner too!

[@xRepoUKx]

It's funny how that happens! I started again just over a year ago. I've spent £100's on paint, airbrush, tools, kits etc and haven't actually finished one yet :D

[@Sandman-bs3if]

Yep....me too

[@brianc1701]

Another great model, David. It's refreshing to see someone mix paints these days instead of running out and buying the exact color from someones range. Great save on the Star of David decals too! I've been building models over 50 years now, and I learn something new with each one of your videos. Thanks!

[@idaemonplasmo]

Thank you. It is very modern this day buy tons of products for painting. I am a little bit frustrated because people think that you must be a millionaire. I must do something with this. I read a lot of comments "I would like to start with plastic models, but it is very expensive." . I think this is not good. I started in my 15 years, and I needed only a few colors, pencil, brush and water.

[@KitKabinet]

Watching you make a model is almost like watching an artisanal luthier building a classical music instrument. Thank you for sharing your techniques, skills and art.

[@gervisprantl1711]

I really love this camo scheme in a Cup of Ice cream. Hazelnut, pistacchios and cookie cream taste great together

[@HeavyTone66]

Your painting techniques are fantastic, watching you, Owen, Andy, and a few others has got me hooked on making models, thanks for all the excellent tutorials and builds you share. Bravo Sir

[@antoniodellaragione6091]

Come al solito mi stupisci con i tuoi FANTASTICI modelli ....ottime tecniche . Sarai il MIO Maestro . .... bellissimo .

[@mkay8334]

The model already looks good, but when you apply washes and shading it really stands out! Especially on this one. Good job. :)

[@robertolsen9893]

Hi David, Your Model work is very good , excellent and I see by your airbrush and tools , You are using good stuff which gives good results, A suggestion for small cockpit details , buttons switches etc , try using a toothpick , wooden type or better the bamboo type, You can sand them to a fine tip and just touch the paint of choice and apply a dot of paint to the area , it leaves a nice round dot but before applying the first amount of paint just touch the toothpick with paint on it on a paper towel just to remove excess paint. I have been modelling for the last 43 years and the last sixteen years I have struggled with clear coats until I watched your KZbin video's and I now use the same clear coat as you and apply it exactly as you do and wow it's great !.... You have solved my clear coat problems , Many thanks Rob.

[@blgames5148]

As a one that see a kfir every day (live in israel next to an airbase) you did a great job!

[@angelinenoriel8092]

Wow!!!

[@Vermiliontea]

I thought they were in museums by now, as they took them out of service more than 20 years ago. What are they using it for? Training? Or is it just for historical display?

[@AvengerII]

@@Vermiliontea There are a few countries that still use the Kfir. Colombia, for example. The Israelis didn't throw them away. They stored them and have refurbished them to resell. The airframe is probably good for 8,000-12,000 hours with regeneration/rebuilds. One of the private companies that provides DACT services for the US military also operates a number of Kfirs. At least twice, the US military (US Marine Corps) has operated the Kfir as a DACT plane and they even have one in a museum in the US. They called it the F-21 for accounting purposes in the US. They used the Kfir mainly as a MiG-23 simulator and the fact that it's powered by a GE J79 engine was a plus. The same engine was used in the F-4 and F-104 and there are still some mechanics who have experience with the J79 working in private industry and the military reserves.

[@AvengerII]

Of course, the GE J79 engine was also what prevented Israel from selling the Kfir to a few countries interested in the plane, one of them being South Africa during the apartheid era. The US government wouldn't allow the plane to be sold because of the engine; there's a sanction on the engine for countries for whome the US is at odds with (Iran currently, South Africa in the past). Of course, over 10,000 GE J79's were manufactured and there were tons of spare parts made for the 5,000+ F-4 Phantoms and 2,000+ F-104 Starfighters that were build. There has of course been black market sales of spares and even engine cores but the thing is those parts can't be guaranteed to be flight-rated or even bootleg. I would NOT want to be flying in a country's air force where it could not be guaranteed that the aircraft engines were not using knock-off parts. Israel didn't want to buck the sanction so offered an alternative upgrade for the existing fleet of Mirage III's South Africa had. With aerodynamic modifications and rebuilds with new avionics based off the Kfir, those M-III's became Cheetahs. They were retired by the mid-2000s and replaced by the Saab JAS 39 Gripen. The Gripen is powered by a GE F404 turbofan so you know US relations with South Africa are better now or they wouldn't be flying that plane with a much more advanced engine than the J79. The F404, by the way, IS the direct replacement for the J79. It's nearly half the weigh of the J79, much better fuel economy, a simpler engine to support, and has a higher thrust-to-weight ratio.

[@marvelfanr]

Your modeling and detailing is beyond anything that I have ever seen!

[@yognot8600]

Your model kit from 10 years ago is really good and that was of course 10 years ago. Now your the god of model kits

[@freddygerada4340]

Plasmo is NEWSPEAK for plastic models

[@orbitalair2103]

I am sure you have no problem making good money selling your models. You are a master craftsman. This one was simply incredible. wow.

[@sohosohigh]

The attention to detail is just amazing.

[@WJW85]

This is a beautiful build of an awesome aircraft! Your skills have certainly advanced over time. I'm amazed by the quality of your videos and how quickly you create them.

[@ryany7663]

The overall videos are getting better and better everytime, I started with a paintbrush just the same and now have shalves full of kits. Great video man!

[@Miguel-re2hv]

I think this model deserves a longer vid, explaining also how to paint the front gear bay, etc.

[@DetailingCars]

You are spoiling us with content!

[@louismarchandise5787]

We can see easily the difference between your "old" and "new" model. I like your method ! Good job !

[@pedrodieter6847]

Very nice painting job! Its cool you discribe all used material. Congratulations!

[@jordyncollier919]

I’ve seen this a few times since it’s been published, but I want to say that I like your idea of marking all of the decals you used with a marker on the scheme sheet. I’m gonna steal that, lol.

[@marcelwildeboer]

Your one off the best detailing makers off the world........... Like to see you make a 1:200 scale model battleship whiff you amazing detailing

[@jjab99]

Great job, very well done indeed. One to be very proud of. You have come a long way since that first version, which was also very good by the way!! Many thanks for sharing with us. Have fun with your next project, Joe

[@skylordsix]

It is humbling to watch a master at work... excellent work!

[@davidbutterfield2949]

Gorgeous little kit. Stunning result as always 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@valiantodyssey567]

I like watching your video's of building model kits.You're a great model kit builder.Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

... videos* (plural, no apostrophe)

[@williemac5298]

You are a true master of the craft, it’s always a pleasure to watch you work

[@860airsoft9]

I love to see u do a A-10

[@fredtedstedman]

Beautiful Israeli camo . suits the Kfir . I like your method of using the olive brown on panel lines and then drybrushing it away , more subtle on lighter camo colours . Wales UK.

[@SuperChoronzon]

Another awesome build David and an excellent job on those SoD's !!!

[@seth800]

Your videos also give me motivated to start on my models. I'm working on a royal air force Knat 1/72.

[@ModelMinutes]

Seth I've got one of those somewhere, got it in aldi 😂

[@dylanmcdonald7128]

I love the music in these videos

[@ryodeo1341]

David, I really enjoy your videos, your skill and your passion for modelling, thanks!

[@grant6336]

Stunning work David! You amaze me how you can do first rate work on any subject matter you take on

[@octane836]

Superb job David, you just keep getting better!

[@MrMarcocamp]

Surprisingly masterpiece. Great idea to paint the David's star.

[@adamtaylor7412]

Very nice once again, I have a suggestion with regards to mould lines. I use citadel mould line remover tool, no more cuts in the plastic or yourself and it works very well.

[@quantumplastic]

A apresentação dos dois aviões, deu-nos a oportunidade de apreciar a tua evolução como modelista! Muitos parabéns ! ;) / The presentation of the two planes gave us the opportunity to appreciate your evolution as a modeller! Congratulations ! ;)

[@parsecpres]

Using the Gumfix to create the color margins was absolutely brilliant!

[@flymax4066]

Wow....just wow....great job on this C7!!

[@plemeniti]

`Star of David` ;-) Excellent! And that Italeri Kfir in the beginning of the video - brings back memories...

[@smigoltime]

Stunning work as always, You're insane :)

[@jiaruiyan870]

Holy crap smigol! Did not expect to find you here!

[@smigoltime]

I'm also building models so it's nice to take a look how it's done properly :D

[@jiaruiyan870]

Smigol Time! just got my hand on an airbrush after using paint brush for a year or so :P now I'm quitting war thunder to develop this hobby even more

[@smigoltime]

Im looking for an airbrush but I simply have not much time for making models :/ but I have quitted WT anyway xd

[@sluggger]

I love 1/72 and your build is superb man

[@TrochezCovers]

Excellent as always David. you are the best.

[@bockscar1]

Wow another beautiful built ! Incredibly done !

[@VonRammsteyn]

I love the Kfir! More it looks than it's performance... And i love your work! Cheers from Argentina!

[@juanbautistagarciaroman5570]

Wonderful modelist and grand model, congratulations...

[@Payne2view]

Top quality as usual. Having to paint the roundels ended up improving the result.

[@peterjozsef448]

You build so fast😮 awesome job as always👏

[@TheSwearingChef]

3:04 Airbrush snob ! lol Another amazing build and good demonstration of the techniques used.

[@pkmodeling]

Wow! Impressive and educational! Now I know how good the AMK-kit CAN look. I have something to strive for.

[@tariqdurrani8785]

Awesome man. The best model I have ever seen.

[@jimhogan5333]

Awesome build as usual, your work is incredible. Thank you for the inspiration to try and learn new skills.

[@RafaelMozeto]

Greetings from Brazil! Great job (like all builds you do)!

[@robertvoss6145]

Excellent work my friend. Love the addition of the red tags 👍

[@ModelMinutes]

Bang tidy piece of kit! Nice to see something interesting 😊

[@mattbaker5498]

Incredible modelling!!love your work so much👌👌👌👍 All your builds have so many love for modelling. I can only say,go on,don't stop.thx for your videos✌

[@cmdrcorvuscoraxnevermore3354]

Absolutely amazing! Thank you for your videos.

[@arikcarmi]

That was just what the doctor ordered 🖒 thank you so much 😀

[@swing.wing_singh]

Excellent. Looks menacing. And very very nice work

[@quattobeast]

This kit is hard to find now i think it is out of print. I found one at HobbyLInk Japan and ordered it. I will paint mine just like yours! Thank you for posting this great video.

[@t.s.127]

Great build, the colors are very nice 👍👍

[@wdjunior100]

I love Plasmo! Magnific!

[@philbivins7133]

Beautiful work on this very cool looking Israeli aircraft. Great work on the Star of David. Excellent job...kudos!

[@egomezmx65]

Totally nailed it ... again! congrats!

[@jonoedwards4195]

Brilliant work and great show as usual. Beauty Mate.

[@IceManStudio2011]

Hey, David! Your videos are getting better and better! You're in my opinion the best modeler here on KZbin. I wish you made a Titanic. Would be an awesome creation knowing your talent ant patience. Keep up the good work, greetings from Amsterdam!

[@leebarlow3911]

Stunning work looks awesome mate

[@noelpetroni6491]

Excellent ! I'm learning a lot from your videos.

[@beckydoesit9331]

Way to go. You built scale models of the planes that killed my family on my wedding day. Thanks so much.

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

People all over the world build models of WW2 planes, tanks, cannons and what not. that altogether killed millions of people who were someone else's sibling parents, children, relatives or friends. Neither the models nor the people who build them killed these people. Sorry for your loss, but please do not behave unreasonable.

[@matte909]

my favourite youtube modeller! keep up the good work

[@scalemodeling7407]

Yet another awsome build. Thank you!

[@MiguelMartinez-iw9pp]

Great build David, please do more lighted sci-kits. Something like the Revell 1/72 Snap Tight Millennium Falcon. Thanks and great job as always.

[@riff2072]

I am going to thumps up this video right from the start. No need to wait to the end because I know it is going to be wicked cool with some mad skills.

[@lacrosse782]

Definitely one of your best! Great job!

[@Fluffytoebeans]

wonderful detail, as usual, well done!

[@muhdfauwazel-emin2132]

thank you in showing in how to paint and weathering.

[@Лабораториямоделиста]

Как всегда работа на высшем уровне. Молодец.

[@davidhutchison5415]

Another fantastic job!

[@tlvgtwld2009]

Greetings from Israel ! again and again you create a part of ART !

[@danielrequejomartinez9887]

Great work David.😃

[@plasticscalern]

Perfect job David...

[@tonyb731]

"It doesnt look so bad after masking..... I hope" Are you kidding??? It looks so damn good! 👍

[@321bytor]

Fantastic work as ever - thanks for sharing!

[@MrBMBuilder]

Great build and colours.....makes me want to build a plane

[@savageduck2213]

Absolutely amazing no words very outstanding

[@SolderMan22]

Great job, as always!!! Congrats!!

[@jsfbr]

Great work and presentation!

[@kezzler9556]

Stunning looking as always. Would love to see you using optic fibers in a 1:48 fighter jet cockpit, but I guess that would be pushing my luck :)

[@mlizano6793]

beautiful job Bro, Greetings from Costa Rica!

[@quickaim3699]

Your work is just insane. I really appreciate your efford ! All of your models just look great ! I'm such a big fan of you!

[@idaemonplasmo]

thank you

[@adrianshort9086]

Great video and model making skills!

[@egikna5]

👍 from Russia please make a T-90 tank

[@idaemonplasmo]

Close. I will build BMPT Terminator but t-90 I will do too.

[@egikna5]

PLASMO - plastic models thanks, I'll wait

[@orbitalair2103]

The Revell T-90S in 1/72 is nice, but geeez a lot of parts, took me 3 weeks to assemble that thing.

[@38mishalkin]

Да уж! Тем более скоро у Звезды выйдет T-90MS www.scalemates.com/kits/1117283-zvezda-3675-t-90ms

[@Shreds87]

Now that it come out: USeful thing when mixing colors for yourself: Always mix a rather large batch (preferrably imagine how much you need, and double that :D) and plan ahead to avoud having to mix the exact shade twice (almost impossible).

[@thomasglaser4922]

Amazing work as always!

[@democracy2005]

amazing build as always! thank you for sharing

[@ScaleHangar182]

Great build David, as always mate. Keep up the good work, I also finishing my new video now so have a look soon :)

[@idaemonplasmo]

cool. I am looking forward.

[@ScaleHangar182]

Do you dry brush oil paints on that model David?

[@agstrauss]

Please build an old vintage plane kit, such as Airfix, Frog or Matchbox. I'd love to see how one of those old kits looks once it's got the Plasmo treatment.

[@38mishalkin]

Как всегда отличная работа!

[@robotgav4532]

Your the best model maker ever ;)