Ju 87 B-1 Stuka- Scratch Built Metal Model- Part 2

1:16 Scale. Model Engineering. One-Off Aluminum Model. Truly scratch-built.
The custom metal models built by Guillermo Rojas Bazán are considered the best in the world in their category by several institutions of wide international prestige such as the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, the National Museum of the United States Air Force and Christie's South Kensington. See "Recognition letters" here:
www.rojasbazan.com/press/inter...
He has worked as a professional model maker in four different countries building over 150 aluminum models in different scales for museums, collectors and aviation art galleries around the world during 38 years. See the related story:
www.rojasbazan.com/models/ind...

[@MrGrentch]

Truly staggering level of skill, to the point of true artistry. You've proven you can make jewellery from aluminium.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you sir.

[@TheArtist8077]

I am an artist and have always been impressed with other peoples work but your work goes far beyond being impressed i am stunned, i would love to own one of your works..

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you sir, I appreciate your words. I will no longer build such detailed models because they are time consuming and expensive, but possibly in the near future I will build some models on my own in small scales and put them up for sale through this channel and my website.

[@rihc3584]

I do not have words. You make everything so much better. Even those original Stuka builders are nothing compared to you, SIR

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the nice comment, sir

[@damianvisser977]

If I didn't see it with my own eyes, I wouldn't believe this level of skill was possible.

[@rojasbazan]

I really appreciate your comment, Damian. Thank you.

[@bluejijiikemen5537]

Since I want to observe the details, I freeze the video here and there, so it takes about an hour to watch one video. It feels unbelievable that all the ultra-precision parts are made using only a cutter knife and small pliers. I want aircraft model fans all over the world to see this wonderful world. Missing a video in this series is a loss for you! I enjoy this series every day. I would like to send many compliments to "Rojas Bazán".

[@rojasbazan]

Hello, sir. Thank you again for your nice comments. Unfortunately most aircraft model fans have been conditioned by the plastic kit industry. It's a very long topic to debate and I have countless anecdotes about that.

[@michaelgallon9431]

I keep coming back to this, I just can't get my head around the skill level and craftsmanship needed to build something like this. It's just mind boggling. Sorry I see the expression mind boggling used below but I cant describe it better. It's a work of art. Completely blown away by this lol

[@rojasbazan]

Michael, I understand what you want to express. I think that many modelers could build models on a high level, but for the last 40 years they were indoctrinated into being kit assemblers and not craftsmen. Thank you for watching.

[@TheFlyingBusman]

The level of detail and painstaking craftsmanship is absolutely staggering.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Gary.

[@basfinnis]

Looks simply stunning. Lovely 👌

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Basil.

[@YAHUAHsgotmysix]

Fantastic! I could watch scratch building like this for hours👍

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir. Maybe you'd get bored, because the construction process is very slow.

[@vmlelectronics]

@@rojasbazan Just for curiosity: How much days had you spent on this model? Thanks!

[@rojasbazan]

​@@vmlelectronics Vini, this model took me about 700 days, full time.

[@vmlelectronics]

@@rojasbazan It's worth each minute, a real masterpiece!!! Thanks!

[@PaddyPatrone]

super impressive work. Hats off to you!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the comment, sir.

[@panrierrr]

Ok, I understand that you probably don't have a wife standing nervously behind your back, asking "are you done yet?" like I sadly do. But still, HOW ON EARTH did you manage to build THIS MANY models with THIS LEVEL OF DETAIL?????? I can imagine a truly gifted modeller making up to 1 maybe 2 models like yours in a lifetime. How do you do it? I am amazed by your skill sir!! Most repeated comment on this channel: You are the best model maker on the planet. You just are. Thank you for your amazing work!!

[@rojasbazan]

Ctibor, thank you for watching my videos and your time. I have been a professional modeler since 1982 and I have been lucky enough to be able to work in four different countries building aluminum model airplanes for museums and collectors. My old website is messy and I need to update it soon (in some links the titles overlap the photos), but you can still visit it because there is a lot of information there. Of course my wife always supported me because it is my profession. www.rojasbazan.com/press/international-press/index.html

[@colin5577]

If I didn’t see it being done, I’d find it hard to believe it could be done the way it is being done. Modelling at a whole other level. Unbelievable. Can’t wait for part 3.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir. I hope my future tutorial video help to understand the sequences of the construction.

[@marune1975]

I am speechless, this is art.

[@rojasbazan]

I appreciate your comment, sir. Thank you.

[@glenncarter2126]

Absolutely incredible, the pinnacle of craftsmanship in every sense of the word

[@rojasbazan]

Glenn, I really appreciate your kind comment. Thank you!

[@bartoszm84]

This level of detail is not possible, i cant belive my own eyes!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir. With a lot of patience and love for the work it's eventually possible.

[@GiantRock62]

Your amazing models look better than originals, I had to pause a lot to examine the details, fantastic stuff, world needs more people like you. Peace.. ✌

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Nejat, you're very kind. I hope you are well. Peace.

[@bobdyer422]

The attention to detail, the precision of build, and the knowledge of this aircraft provide a feast for the eyes. BRAVO!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Bob!

[@georgleo]

Kaum zu glauben, welch präzise Arbeit. Ein Meisterwerk.

[@rojasbazan]

Danke sehr!

[@stardog1066]

I've said it before, I'll say it again.........without comparison you are definitely the most talented scratch build artist EVER. Thank you so much for sharing with us all. Watched the zero earlier, what's next and when

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir. My next model is a B-24 in 1:20 scale and may be finished in February or March.

[@jondrew55]

This is so far beyond simple model building. Amazing

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir.

[@Absaalookemensch]

Unmatched. Redefining master quality.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir.

[@user-rv3mp8ue3d]

Потрясающая работа !!! Вы мастер с золотыми руками ! Сделать всё до до каждой мелкой детали своими руками ! Это потресающе.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the nice comment, sir.

[@user-mi5jn7dk8l]

ПотрЯсающе от слова тряска

[@borisvos1971]

Breathtaking. I’m watching with my mouth open. Your amazing ability to translate technical drawings and photographs into a true scaled model, from scratch, in metal, using handtools... not sure where to start or finish. You are truly an extraordinary human being. Thank you for sharing your craftsmanship 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you Boris for the nice comment. That's the first dilemma in scratch construction: Where do I start? I hope to help in my first video tutorial, which I'm going to start from February.

[@stevewesby]

That was amazing.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Steve.

[@onazram1]

Just a mind boggling level of detail ...

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir.

[@bigglesbiggles4999]

Simply stunning piece of model engineering

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the comment, sir.

[@wickedprotos1937]

I think you have captured more of the original design of this aircraft than anyone! The B1 and B2 were the most elegant I think. Highest honor to you my friend! My favorite airplane design-wise, though it had such a deadly reputation.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you Lee. I chose the B-1 because the models and commercial drawings about this version have a lot of errors. I love the design, too.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Done right! It males me happy to see passion and perfection!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Nigel.

[@tomcox6429]

Absolutely brilliant. I sit and watch your videos over and over as the level of detail is beyond belief. Truly amazing work.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Tom. It is very satisfying that there are people who enjoy this kind of videos. I do the same, but I look at videos on wooden ships construction.

[@AVIOCHAHINEMODELS]

Dear Rojasbazan ! I’m absolutely speechless ! Your work is up to a level beyond handcrafting ! For me you can engineer an aircraft in 1/1 scale ! Man your job is absolutely astonishing! Congratulations. I’m gonna follow you because I find your work really inspiring and will for sure help me one day in my modeling projects! Thanks a lot for sharing !

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir. I'm glad that my work inspires many modelers. The next step is to make a DVD tutorial to teach my techniques.

[@AVIOCHAHINEMODELS]

rojasbazan that would be absolutely amazing ! Thank you🙏🏻😊

[@rhisiart]

Absolutely amazing - can't quite believe my eyes. Thanks for sharing your updates with us.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir.

[@bilhardenberger573]

Guillermo, this just keeps getting better and better.. absolutely masterful work. Wish I could see it in person.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Bill. My 1:15 and 1:16 models are in private collections. Surely in the future several of them will be donated to museums. I hope so.

[@shiva369]

These videos are simply breathtaking. Absolutely awe inspiring work.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you. sir.

[@exJacktar]

Stunning craftsmanship, as always. Looking forward to part 3.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir.

[@fkyew]

I've been modeling for 55+ years and love to superdetail and scratchbuild WW1 & WW2 aircraft, but your builds make me seem like an amatuer in comparison. You have become a source for details. Awesome models. They are masterpieces. Thanks for sharing your skills and models.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you very much sir. I have been doing this for many years, too.

[@maxescamilla4597]

Absolutely amazing. This is true craftsmanship. I could imagine I'd only be able to build one model like this in a lifetime. Bravo! 👏

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the comment, Max.

[@dickiedick100]

This is so incredible. Love your high end detais. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@rojasbazan]

Sir, thank you for the comment.

[@elviso68]

INCREDIBLE WORK!!!!! Perfect built - thanks for sharing your work - you have "golden" hands.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the comment. sir.

[@richarddyson4380]

Mate, my previous comments from your other videos stand--this is workmanship beyond my ability to adequately compliment. I truly believe that you are the best scale modeller in the world. Particularly when everything is scratch built. I have taken the liberty to share this video with my friends on Facebook. I hope it results in an even bigger audience marvelling at your work. Sincere thanks to you for continuing to share your creations with us.... especially the part where you are shaping the panel!

[@rojasbazan]

Richard, thank you for share my work. From February I'll dedicate myself to my first DVD tutorial; there I'm going to show all my techniques.

[@richarddyson4380]

@@rojasbazan Great news! I will certainly be purchasing your DVDs. I really believe your techniques will translate well into full scale panel manufacturing. I hope to be able to use the knowledge gained to share with our volunteers at our local aviation heritage centre. This will hopefully help them to complete restoration work on some of our old aircraft.

[@pilotguy1141]

Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship. These belong in a museum

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir. My models are in private collections. Surely in the future many will be donated to museums.

[@neksus4328]

Once Again Sr Rojas. Fantastic work. Mis bolsillos rebosan de envidia. I'll be eagerly awaiting Pt.3. Saludos Guillermo!

[@rojasbazan]

Muchas gracias por el mensaje, amigo.

[@michaelcagle5938]

Wow! You're truly gifted sir.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Michael.

[@RongNguoi]

Awesome...Without a word, and the constant pleading, ala most You Tubers I have subscribed because of the quality of work...I am looking forward to the next video and future builds...

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir.

[@igormunoz4153]

Saludos Guillermo,Estoy pendiente de sus obras de arte, este es el modelo de avión de la segunda guerra mundial que a mi mas me gusta, simplemente me encanta y su modelo le esta quedando fuera de serie,sinceramanete grasias por compartir y se que somos muchos los que estamos pendientes de proximo video

[@rojasbazan]

Gracias Igor. La parte 3 la subiré en unos 40 días (no tengo mucho tiempo para dedicarme a mis videos porque necesito seguir construyendo mis modelos). Luego haré un video en HD (utilizando solamente fotografías) sobre mis dos Fw190 que fueron filmados en los 90s y por lo tanto los videos no tienen buena resolución. Y seguiré haciendo lo mismo con otros viejos modelos, como el B-17, B-25, Bf109, etcétera. Lamentablemente no puedo volver a filmar esos modelos porque todos están en distintas colecciones privadas.

[@glenncarter2126]

Your skills are truly beyond belief, absolutely amazing work again 👍

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Glenn.

[@piotrkwiatkowski2024]

Incredible! An extraordinary level of model making!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir!

[@thunderjet1945]

I enjoyed it a lot while watching your work. This is real art. And very inspiring indeed!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir.

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

Your level of skill and patience is in a class of its own. Truly beautiful sir.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the nice comment, Donald.

[@JackFlemingFan1]

As usual another masterpiece from the master model building!!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir.

[@jamesthreats5800]

My first Stuka was the black one cox .049 control line. I loved the detail. Destroyed in the first flight. Reassembled and displayed. Very much enjoyed your build sir. Thanks.

[@rojasbazan]

I remember the old Cox; when I was a child I was stunned seeing it hanging in a toy shop. Thank you for watching, James.

[@janehill9764]

i too, had the cox stuka when i was a kid. loved the sliding canopes.. i also had the cox p-39 airacobra, my first gas plane. it had cool, fat rubber tires

[@tonerotonero1375]

Talent at work. Wow. You have gold fingers sir. Hats off. This is top level modeling.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the comment, sir.

[@pete1631]

Bravo, sir! Truly a work of art by a consummate artist.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Peter!

[@ernestopurificacion6082]

Fantástico el detalle de las tapas de inspección abiertas mostrando el interior!!, esperamos ansiosos el próximo video, saludos desde Uruguay.

[@rojasbazan]

Muchas gracias, Ernesto.

[@jeandiaz9586]

Maravilloso todo el trabajo hecho por usted en artesanal. Una paciencia y motricidad de un chino !!..mis respetos.

[@rojasbazan]

Muchas gracias, Jean.

[@dellawrence4323]

Incredible craftsmanship, your talents are awe inspiring, as also must be your patience.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the comment, sir. I have been working as a professional modeller for museums and collectors for many years, that's all. www.rojasbazan.com/press/international-press/index.html

[@Ljet600]

Excellent work!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir.

[@Zestence]

This is amazing. I have honestly never seen this level of detail in a scale model before. I can only compare with simulators but it looks almost real. I've only ever seen one JU-87 in real life (in the German Museum of Technology in Berlin and it was a wreck). Suddenly my hobby shop plastic models look like toys, heh.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the comment, Zes.

[@sunnyray7819]

That is the best model from scratch that I have seen.... Well done!!!!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the comment, Sunny.

[@varrunningtrains4112]

I don't think it's possible to reach a higher level of perfection than this. Sir, you are truly a master.

[@rojasbazan]

Sir, I appreciate the kind words.

[@bryannewman5012]

Outstanding piece of work, unbelievable detail, well done sir.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Brian.

[@mauriciocastro7505]

Magnificent craftsmanship !

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Mauricio.

[@arielbenavidez6417]

Gracias por compartir tan increíbles piezas,es inspirador el grado de detalle de su trabajo,y siempre esperando sus vídeos.

[@rojasbazan]

Muchas gracias, Ariel.

[@jotejotes5395]

Increible ! Esto es el modelismo llevado al nivel de arte. Igual como un luthier construye a mano un instrumento musical que se convierte en un objeto artistico y único, usted lo hace con sus modelos. Para los que somos amantes de la aviación y los aviones ver su trabajo es una experiencia muy gratificante e inolvidable. Muchisimas gracias !

[@rojasbazan]

Muchas gracias por tus palabras, amigo, valoro mucho tu opinión.

[@OttomanDrifter91]

Amazing attention to detail, great work as usual. Watching you eyeing that engine panel curve was very impressive :)

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the comment, sir.

[@jean-claudebianchin4996]

Incroyable travail ! Bravo l’artiste ....

[@rojasbazan]

Mercy beaucoup, Jean-Claude.

[@joaquinalgarrasansano5319]

¡¡¡¡Espectacular, como siempre!!!! ¡¡¡¡Quedo a la espera de su proximo video!!!!

[@rojasbazan]

Muchas gracias, Joaquin!.

[@shirleyboy8859]

Simply Stunning Craftsmanship.... A true work of art...It is your research and attention to detail that really makes your Models stand out.....2 hand holds or 3...I could have looked at a photo for weeks and not noticed!!! Thanks for sharing and making my model making look very average... LOL....Stay safe Rojas :-))

[@rojasbazan]

Hello Shirley boy. Thank you again. Half of this job is to do a professional research.

[@shirleyboy8859]

@@rojasbazan Well your diligence in your your research is admirable :-))

[@nozomi911]

the detail is so nice!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Nozomi.

[@lagoSaltoGrande]

Excelente. Desde los primeros modelos que vi en una visita al museo de Tigre disfrute ver tu construcción artesanal de tus modelos.

[@rojasbazan]

Gracias amigo. Esa colección en el museo de Tigre muestra la importancia de los modelistas en scratch; desde que me fui de Argentina, no encontraron un solo modelista que pueda seguir la colección en la escala 1:40. Me han contado que alguien construyó algunos modelos posteriores a 1986 pero lógicamente utilizando kits de plástico en escala 1:48 o incluso 1:72. Es decir, algún "genio" del museo arruinó una colección única.

[@PillageB4UBurn]

I'm at a loss for words... Simply amazing!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Tyler.

[@paoloviti6156]

There is little to say because simply I'm really impressed with everything you have done on this model! Really a good job 👍 👏 👍

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you very much, Paolo!

[@Bay6Print]

wow, never ever seen anything like it! It's museum quality art and skills - totally amazing

[@rojasbazan]

Sir, I appreciate the kind words. Thank you.

[@watcher05er]

I just subscribed to show my support.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the support, sir.

[@hectorreymundo4215]

Es Usted un verdadero máster, siempre sus modelos son una obra de arte, enhorabuena, saludos

[@rojasbazan]

Muchas gracias, Hector.

[@SomeGuyInSandy]

Stunning. This has to be your best work yet. Amazing.

[@rojasbazan]

Maybe. I like the Junkers G24, too.Thank you for watching.

[@SomeGuyInSandy]

@@rojasbazan - I watched that video. It is a tie. Seriously, you have been at this for a long time and it shows. Amazing work sir!

[@joseaguilar5020]

Wow the best videos ever thank you Mr Rojas

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for watching, Jose.

[@bernard2735]

Simply beautiful.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Bernard.

[@claudiochessa1983]

Complimenti, un lavoro spettacolare, bravo.

[@rojasbazan]

Grazie mille, Claudio.

[@citicolina]

Por lejos mi notificacion mas esperada de youtube. Gracias por documentar y compartir semejante obra. Un abrazo.

[@rojasbazan]

Gracias Jorge. El último video sobre el Ju 87 lo subiré en unos 40 días. Luego subiré uno en HD (utilizando solamente fotografías) sobre los dos Fw190s que construí en los 90s porque los videos correspondientes no tienen buena definición debido a la vieja tecnología con que fueron filmados.

[@citicolina]

rojasbazan Excelente! A contar 40 dias entonces! Me encantó la informacion sobre los tipicos errores que se han visto en representaciones de este avion. Un saludo!

[@kraftwerkerger6886]

Unglaublich diese Details. Ein Meisterwerk.

[@rojasbazan]

Vielen Dank, der Herr.

[@mikecygk]

Absolutely superb.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Mike.

[@muhammadjefrijamaludin5946]

Amazing workmanship as always, and a true artist.

[@rojasbazan]

Thanks so much for the kind words, Muhammad.

[@muhammadjefrijamaludin5946]

@@rojasbazan The pleasure is mind Rojasbazan.

[@joemason9187]

Absolutely amazing never seen anything else like it

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the comment, Joe.

[@donlawrence1428]

ditto

[@JuanGarcia-up2gz]

Awesome built my friend

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Juan!

[@alitatunertc1775]

Great work! Thank you very much for sharing your Masterpiece!!

[@rojasbazan]

Muchas gracias, Alita.

[@alitatunertc1775]

Welcome!

[@LionelBaronArtiste]

immense patience ... The details are stunning ... Very nice work! especially to revive these counters in the cockpit! Incredible! you really get into a plane... It's funny because it's just! soon I have to make a crash scene with a stuka !!!!!! I love your cabin! Bravo!!!!!!

[@rojasbazan]

Lionel, I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. I hope the crash scene is a realistic as possible.

[@smokemagnet]

Sir, I dare to say that your work is priceless.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir!

[@didierponcelet4819]

C'est incroyable ce que vous faites, mais je voudrais savoir comment vous coller les pièces d aluminium ensemble pour que cela tienne bien dans le temps merci de me tenir informé.

[@harmueller]

Incredible, you are the best.

[@rojasbazan]

Harald, what a surprise! Thank you for the comment. Hope you are well.

[@agora19671]

Mi hobby son las maquetas pvc montage y pintado sólo avíones... decirle a usted que es increíble!!! Nivel DIOS... impresionante!!

[@rojasbazan]

Gracias Miguel.

[@kilovatio]

Creación de otro mundo. El nivel de detalle y la meticulosidad, muestran la pasión con que trabaja, maestro. Esperamos con entusiasmo la tercera parte. Nuevamente, felicitaciones. Saludos desde Buenos Aires.

[@rojasbazan]

Gracias, amigo. Saludos a vos a a mi querida y sufrida ciudad. Cuídense mucho!

[@panzer-meister]

I was waited your video so long time " God Hand". No longer it doesn't looks like a model. Thank you !!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the comment, sir.

[@wvbygraceofgod5508]

Amazing, truly amazing. It’s hard to believe that we are looking at a model and not a real Stuka.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the comment, sir.

[@thierry2357]

Very very great job.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Thierry.

[@onazram1]

This is a mind boggling level of detail...

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, sir.

[@riverron99]

Truely amazing details done on one of my fav ww2 planes. Waiting for part 3.

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you, Roni.

[@theobserver1320]

Wow...sowas habe ich noch nie gesehen. Man glaubt das Fluggzeug würde jeden Moment abheben. Eine Meisterleistung

[@rojasbazan]

Vielen Dank, Jerry.

[@dr.doppeldecker3832]

The Stuka with its unrectrable landing gear and angled wings looks like a bird of prey:) One of the most sexy WW2 planes imho!

[@rojasbazan]

Thanks for watching, Dr.

[@herrinigo2034]

Sus obras merecen un museo solo para ellas. Saludos.

[@rojasbazan]

Muchas gracias. amigo.

[@bendover3820]

This Guy is out of this world. I would love to have a piece of his Art!

[@rojasbazan]

Thank you for the message, Ben.

[@wimbraber944]

I’m silent in awe. What a stunning masterpiece. Any superlative will do you short. Now if you could only pump out as many, and as fast, as they built originals you would have one hell of a business case. :-)

[@rojasbazan]

Wim, in order to copy in limited edition this kind of models, it is necessary to invest a lot of money in tooling and the salary of a team of expert craftsmen. Between 1994 and 2008, I worked for Fine Art Models building several custom one-off models to be copied and manufactured in limited edition by a team of artisans from Eastern Europe. The company only copied three of my models; F4U Corsair, P-51 Mustang and Messerschmitt Bf109G. The big problem was that the prices of the copies were extremely expensive.

[@wimbraber944]

@@rojasbazan i understand. I was just kind of wishful thinking on your behalf. Seems you deserve seeing your work monetized in some way that does justice to the effort. On the other hand, I think you’re probably doing what you love to do most. So in that sense it may not even feel like work. I’d love to own such a model. Even it was twice the scale and half the detail. Showed it to my kids. Their heads are still spinning in disbelief. P-51 and Spitfire are my two most loved models.