Brewster F2A Buffalo Tamiya 1/48 - Aircraft Model

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[@jmsunemploymenttube9191]

I came across your channel by accident. Your videos, and your models, are tremendous. Especially the Brewster.

[@jlpytlewski]

A Navy Buffalo of that era would not be a dirty bird, they were kept immaculate. Another awesome build David!

[@MarienThyme1]

That is absolutely correct. The aircraft crew chief would give some poor sailor a sever ass-chewing if a the airplane was ever that dirty! Every photo I've seen of the pre-war F2A1 and F2A2 Brewster's are always in almost immaculately clean condition .

[@Gunsandscience]

I started modelling when I saw plasmo I have been making models for almost 3 years thanks to this guy. Keep up the work

[@mitridatpont5862]

Вы мастер высокого уровня. Восхищён. Это не просто моделизм- это искусство. . Спасибо, что делитесь секретами своего мастерства. Начинающим моделистам это серьёзная наука. С бладарностью, из России.

[@MrSteve280]

One of your more interesting models. I very much appreciate you taking the time to narrate these in English.

[@neilcastro836]

Beautiful finish as always. What makes this finish even better is the glass canopy you left it in pristine condition.

[@williameadie8550]

The Modeler God! I find watching him create incredibly realistic models very relaxing.

[@MrAlumni72]

This is fantastic job you did with a relatively 'difficult' kit - not where parts fit is concerned, but making it look good when it has minimal detail. The following isn't a criticism of your build - just a little reference material for anybody interested: The thing about the interwar US Navy was, it was all about appearances (public relations) and the stress was on either performance contests (if you ever see the letter 'E' on the side of a plane, it stands for Excellence in whatever function the plane was designed to perform) and inspection scores. So the chance of any plane in these colorful paint schemes being all scratched or oil-stained was minimal. Inspection scores were THE big deal as there were constant inter-ship and inter-squadron competitions for bragging rights - be it inspection, bombing accuracy or the ship's baseball team. Sure, usage would cause unavoidable stains and wear & tear, but once the plane landed the race was on to get the plane back to looking as new as possible.

[@mr.modern4419]

Fantastic build!!! No Brewster F2A Buffalo ever looked better than this one!!! Perfect color scheme!!!! Great Job!!!!

[@kaldaqnoot4894]

Mówiłeś że model jest średnio wykonany... Ale jak zawsze zrobiłeś z niego dzieło sztuki. Chciałbym mieć tyle talentu co Ty.

[@steveg8322]

Skill,patience, artistry, which is why I watch since I lack all three. Happy New Year!

[@konradkacperowski3349]

I used to make models when I was younger. When I look at your work I'm speechless. Perfect weathering job. Keep on mate!

[@Moshavnik7272]

I really enjoy your builds and get a lot of inspiration and tips for my own builds. I have a tip for you for making antenna wires and other extremely thin wires. I too used to use nylon wire and found it extremely difficult to use and paint. I started to collect old battery clockworks and took out the copper wire windings. The wire is hair thin and is much easier to manipulate than nylon. The clockworks are very cheap even if you buy a clockwork kit for about $10. The spool will last quite a long time. I have several that I salvaged from clocks that stopped working. The wire is great for cockpit and other areas where very thin wire is needed and you can also wind it around thicker wire for effect.

[@invincible6197]

that joke was actually the highlight of my month so far.

[@joecalobeer6396]

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again! This is what Art is all about! You understand how to use light and color to make the subject appear real! I love it!!! Trick the casual observer and teach other modelers how you do it. Again, another Amazing subject!

[@robbo1068]

Another terrific piece of engineering......you make it look so easy and the results are always impressive. Thanks for sharing your talents once again.

[@RalphBellairs]

Just bought this kit, so this build tutorial should come in very useful! Thanks David. I'm not accomplished enough to add lots of aftermarket parts, but this video has given me a few ideas. I'll be doing the British WW2 Far East version.

[@AleLGB]

0:49 When you first unlock Thach's Buffalo in War Thunder and try to land for the first time on a carrier...

[@AvengerII]

I'm fairly certain the Thach Weave developed with the F4F Wildcat in mind. The tactician who developed it was in a squadron that was converting FROM Buffaloes to Wildcats. The Buffalo pretty much played a ZERO role in the US Navy after Pearl Harbor. They pretty much became trainers after the end of 1941. The USMC had a horrible combat experience with them at the Battle of Midway... They lost 13 out of 20 Buffaloes they had on the island! The Finns were the only ones with an air force that had a good experience with the plane...

[@k_vn8397]

AvengerII i can't believe you actually typed all of that, you wasted your time buddy, he was talking about a game called War Thunder

[@AvengerII]

Somite, Do you REALLY think I care about what you typed? YOU wasted your time, BUDDY, if you think it matters to me what you wrote. Seth Kelley at least talked to me like a NORMAL person. Why do you go out of your way to insult somebody? You're why people HATE participating in KZbin sometimes!

[@AleLGB]

@@AvengerII wtf dude chill! He didnt insult anyone...

[@AzreonGaming]

@@AvengerII cool i didnt know that

[@pux0rb]

I think this might be one of my favorite videos! The finished model looks so close to the real thing it could be used as a movie prop.

[@RIchardDavidson007]

I find it a pleasure to watch an artist who s dedicated to art model building such as you.

[@benb5841]

I really enjoy all your articles, but being a 1/48th scale aircraft modeler myself (mostly), I always get excited when I see you have done a 1/48th scale aircraft again. This model is no exception - really great work. What really stood out for me is how you took a pretty old and average kit and gave it a makeover with a result on par with what you can get out of some of the newest kits on the market. Thanks for the video!

[@valborchardt3596]

Oh thank you. And yes, I do know you, you are a perfectionist that’s why I enjoy watching you. Take care. From South Africa 🇿🇦

[@jrkorman]

Painting the stars rather than using the decals was a beautiful touch. Well done.

[@pauka13]

I' ve been building model kits since the age of ten if I remember correctly, but still can learn a lot of good techniques from you. Really inspirational work!

[@Ropetor]

Everytime i see yout models i get more depressed when i look at the ones i make

[@driverlance]

Papa Stalin I use them as inspiration. I have them playing in the background while working on mine. They never look as good as his but I makes me keep trying :)

[@TheModelGuy]

@@driverlance Ditto. I've learned a lot of new skills from David, the biggest being not being afraid of trying new things.

[@Ropetor]

welp models arent cheap and the cheapest airbrush in my country is around 150 dollars + the models cost between 60 and 200 and its really hard to find the correct colors needed

[@TheModelGuy]

@@Ropetor with colour restoration of old WWII footage you actually have quite a bit of leeway when painting.

[@thecontendingforthefaith]

Papa Stalin you can by tubes of artist acrylics (primary colors) and mix your own colors. With a little practice you will have an unlimited palette of colors, for no more than $30

[@ITOWords]

PLASMO = my favourite KZbin subscription. Plasmo fanboy over and out

[@andypayne243]

I have just bought this for my 2nd build. First was a 1/72 zero. I’ve decided to build unloved vehicles and planes. This was considered a flying coffin but used well by the Finns. If I can build to 10% of your standard, I’ll be happy. I’ve learned a lot from your videos and realised that some skills as an illustrator are useful in model making.

[@conradsmith9332]

That was my first plane model, great kit!

[@ronschlorff7089]

the Finn marking would be cool, for entry in IPMS "small air force" contest categories.

[@chrishuffman6734]

Your Buffalo is a show stopper!!

[@jasonharlenrife6704]

I watch all your videos, but this kit is still my favorite. Masterful.

[@williamgreen4020]

Great upgrade of this vintage Tamiya kit. Really impressive extra detail work, just brilliant!. You have great patience and skill with painting masking and decals, hats off to you sir! I have the MPM/Special Hobby kit, which I started some years ago, but I lost confidence because of lack of experience with resin and photo etch. I'll have to dig it out of the stash, maybe.

[@tilmanaboeck6706]

It is not only Your skills that make me enjoy your videos. It is as well your comment.

[@fredtedstedman]

You couldn't call the Buffalo a pretty plane...................but the shape of it grows on you , the curves all fit together somehow . Great job !

[@scottfw7169]

Yellow Wings livery has long been a favorite.

[@jerryvolpini7987]

This little aircraft has always fascinated me. Despite being obsolete by the time it was released, it had quite an operational history especially as an export. Great job - detailing and painting/weathering look great!

[@LeiKaEr]

Your Fw 190's are glorious. But the fact that so much cooler work, detail and hand-painted decals went into this, makes this the best IMO. - Outstanding!

[@gabevarley6199]

Beautiful. Plasmo, you’ve inspired me to use so many modelling techniques and to improve. Including photoetch on my latest model! Thankyou for your work

[@patrickcannady2066]

the masking and painting of that big greenhouse canopy is brilliant

[@CrazyLife2112]

Wow! Another amazing build. I can definitely see why you chose this aircraft. What a visually interesting plane!

[@ronschlorff7089]

yes, almost a "cartoon" of a plane, and the Felix the Cat marking is "icing on the cake" : )

[@rt-ks2bh]

This guy is the best modeler in the worldddddddddd

[@anonomyspizza]

Tbh i will never be as good as you I know somebody who is about same skill level. He can create wodden models from hand.

[@stepanshibaev]

These painted roundels are super nice!

[@robertvoss6145]

Excellent build David, you have made an average kit into an extraordinary model.

[@maximiliangutmann]

What I really like about your newer videos is that you explain a lot of your steps and not like all the other videos that have almost no explainations at all.

[@SeaMonkey137]

Outstanding job on the masking and painting. The 1930s "yellow-wing" livery is my all time favorite US Navy paint scheme.

[@jasonirwin4631]

I love that style to I am building a model F/A-18 with that style.

[@danielbritton8588]

Bravo on the Buffalo. I am a big lover of pre-war U.S. aircraft. The colors were beautiful on the aircraft. That is some meticulous work in this build. Yikes! We all do work that will not be seen. It is in our hobby nature. Good job.

[@simonwaite5815]

Hello Plasmo! Thank you for another great tutorial, each one I watch I pick up another new idea .The lead wire for internal template, as an example...so simple, yet I hadn't thought of it.

[@knoppenbrock7282]

Really great work, David. The Buffalo looks like just starting right from your desk... thumbs up!

[@blairreese3534]

Simply amazing. I wish i had the time to get back into modelling, skill and the patience

[@thatkiwiguynz5012]

Amazing !after 20 years since my last kit you have inspired me to go and buy a model cheerz from New Zealand 👍

[@michaeltruhett4170]

I truly admire your modeling skills and your models are fantastic to say the least. The best lesson I ever learned from my best friend who, like you, is off the charts when it comes to models told me to stop trying to be as good as he was. I realized that was never going to happen. If I were to build a thousand more models they would never be as good as his. But that’s the whole point. A person needs to build a model for himself, not to achieve a model as good as someone else. Sure, we all want our models to be spectacular like yours are, but not everyone has that talent. I sure as hell don’t and I came to the very stark realization that I pretty much suck at this hobby. But, I’m permanently disabled now and I build models just to keep my mind and hands busy. They’re never going to look good or win any contests, but that’s ok. I never built models for that purpose anyway. So, I build them for no more than something to do. A hobby should be enjoyed and if it isn’t, a person should maybe find a new hobby. I certainly enjoy watching you build your stuff though. Best wishes, God speed

[@robtompkins1844]

I definitely have to purchase this kit! Enjoy the video!

[@iandavid7730]

I'd love to see you do something that's been heavily damaged or burnt, like a crashed plane or partly burned out tank with interior. Love your 1/48 work.

[@gompye1834]

congrats your wish has came true.... a couple years later.

[@carlwhitfield5463]

A labour of love well done for sticking with it

[@reconmodelsvaughn469]

Your work is amazing just amazing. I model fulltime I have over 35 years experience and I have learned more from your Videos in the last 1 year keep up the hard work you are damm Good I wish I lived closer to you my I would love to have you work in my shop

[@richardbreisch8049]

What a cool little plane and this build is stunning. Wonderful paint job. I must say in real life pre-war the aircraft were kept very clean. salute!

[@kenblock5033]

YOU -ARE-A-ARTIST 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@rifledude303]

Wonderful model - I personally think your world war 2 fighters are often your finest models! They may be simpler than the modern jets and dioramas but I think your in-depth weathering expertise is particularly suited for warbirds.

[@martinhightower9801]

Another great model!! Super Job👍🏻

[@godfather8891]

молодец !! давно слежу за сборками кропотливый ты моделист ( сам собираю модели с 1993 года )

[@james.black981]

Great work again David.

[@tomalexander4835]

wow awesome job on the roundels! great model

[@vincentrambie1469]

Superbe réalisation...bravo ! 👍💎

[@phayzyre1052]

Another great build. 👍👍👍 Thanks for posting!! 😎 Of all aircraft the US Navy ever had the Brewster Buffalo ranks among the worst. Shoddy construction, design flaws and lackluster performance all combined to make an aircraft that was more of a joke than it was a fighter and as a result it only lasted with the US Navy just a handful of years.

[@phayzyre1052]

Kommander Rahnn and just what the fuck is that supposed to mean, punk!? All I did was state fact and you just showed everyone here that you’re dumber than a box of rocks!

[@phayzyre1052]

R Rider, thank you! I sincerely appreciate the support. My mother is a loving caring beautiful person and I'll be damned if some idiot cretin like "Kommander Rahnn" is going to slam her like that. That was totally uncalled for on his part. All I did was send a nice compliment on this video and gave a brief history lesson and he writes that bullshit!?? Either way I think you might have shut him up because he's been silent ever since. 😂 I watched those videos you sent him and all they did was back up my remarks here, the Brewster Buffalo WAS a piece of junk!

[@ronschlorff7089]

@@phayzyre1052 there's lots of clowns and trolls on you tube. I come here to get a little break from that crap, most comments being civil. You should see the shit on sites I visit on "moon landing" and "global warming"! At least this POS was not a "Flat-Earther"!! :D

[@medtuning]

outstanding project as usual!!!

[@raytheron]

Great build, David!

[@MadLeo85]

Фантастически! Как обычно)) Спасибо за видео, Девид!

[@johnnichols9056]

It's easy to forget that even Tamiya had bad kits at one time, superb job.

[@JMCSpor]

Amazing work! You were born for this.

[@krishnanchettiar6946]

Nice - another great model!

[@lukeriley4101]

One of my favourite planes in one of my favourite colour schemes. Great job!

[@AugusWasTaken]

I'm still waiting for the buffalo model .... the animal!

[@idaemonplasmo]

I need a 3d printer.

[@AugusWasTaken]

@@idaemonplasmo me too

[@KastaRules]

It's 2018 how could anybody still NOT have a 3D printer??

[@AugusWasTaken]

@@KastaRules not enough money

[@maximkozlov2739]

u mean UV one?

[@chrisa6385]

Another beauty, David! I really like how you painted on the Roundels. I'll have to employ that "Trick" on an upcoming model!

[@geirrosset]

Fantastic build. Looks so good. Really like the color scheme!

[@Cachapla]

Simply the best.

[@dannyinaus]

That is a wonderful job you did. In real life however, the poor old Buffalo did not have a very good war record. By WWII, it was already obsolete. At Midway, the Japanese Zeroes brushed them aside. A whole squadron of Buffalos was wiped out without any kills to their name. That was probably the last time they were ever flown in anger.

[@passwordbosco407]

I built the US Navy version of this aircraft and painted it all grey after doing some research. It turned out really nice. But not like this one :) Great job.

[@AndyBIcknell]

Awesome work as always

[@RUReallyReal40]

Another great build and a pleasure to watch!

[@1970vlad]

Simply GENIUS !!!

[@johnbrown7858]

Great build. Your right, the pre world war two color scheme is beautiful.

[@ChrisMorgan-hr4gv]

nice job, i think an older kit with less detail is more fun than some of the newer kits ,you just have to think more.to get a good finished model.

[@reedrancho]

Excellent build. paint is grand. Thank You for sharing

[@kleinadlerauge3018]

Again a wonderful built model, like all of your projects 👍

[@edwardvaughn9952]

Love your builds my friend

[@knightwolf8877]

Fantastic work thank you

[@cruzmzuniga8400]

Great job. You make it look so easy and thank you for sharing.

[@marcelo2306]

Wonderful art work !

[@crolodon8024]

Fantastic paint job! Looks killer and nice work on the stars.

[@allanjohnson3731]

you say model is not perfect ! but we know it is because PLASMO made it perfect :) love it as i do all you video thank you

[@vitamino1189]

Owesome david you’re the best!!!!👍

[@SlavianAesthetics]

your videos are so visually pleasing... if only you could upload more often! (Although I understand it takes time to do models, I'm a beginner so watching someone do this advanced painting and modelling in general is amazing lol)

[@vesvetetyntyho7758]

Dobrá práce! Držím palce v dalších projektech :)

[@heavyassaultcollectables1731]

You make things look so easy to do.

[@grimhunter42]

Awesome model guys

[@jurgenerikalex-hiron5167]

Nice, beautiful. Excellent work. Chapeau !

[@tinkernaut8736]

Beautiful work..

[@alessiopelusocoach]

Very very nice!!! Bravissimo from Italy

[@56Gumball]

Cracking job as ever David, you’re a great inspiration. Thank you! 👍🏼

[@Armand1970ful]

It might be an old kit but the result is stunning! (As always)

[@barnabasbacskai-nagy8380]

Perfect as usual