Kitty Hawk UH 1Y Venom 1/48 scale Full Build Video | Marine Corps Trio Part 2

[@tklube308]

You did a really good job on this bird. I spent 10 yrs in the Marine Corps as a Huey & Cobra mech. Those two birds are the best out there. Thank you.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I really appreciate that, it means a lot coming from someone with first hand experience!! Cheers!

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Another fantastic build! My grandson and I always enjoy your videos! It's a big part of our time together! 🙂

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I'm very humbled by that, thank you! What is your grandsons name, I'll give him a shout out in my next build video.

[@MoonwalkerModels]

@@HammerheadModelMaking That would be awesome! His name is Trent and he is my Special Needs boy! We build snap kits together until he learns how to use the tools of the trade! My name is Kenny! That you very much Brett! 🙂

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

​@@MoonwalkerModels My next full build video will be another helicopter, should be ready in about two weeks, I'll be sure to give you two a shout out in that one. I'm honored to be a part of that time you spend together, even if remotely. Until the next time Kenny!

[@MoonwalkerModels]

@@HammerheadModelMaking Thank you so much! He will love that!! 🙂

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

It just occurred to me, if you send me an email at [e-mail] with your address, I’ll send you and Trent some stickers and patches, if you want. Brett

[@_p1tr1s_]

Hi, thanks so much for this video! I recently ordered this Venom model, even though I don't know anything about the hobby. Your video will be my step-by-step guide as I build my own heli, and I’m really excited to learn about the process, the tools and stuff I’ll need to get it just right. Can’t wait to dive in!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thats awesome!! Welcome to scale modeling! You're more than welcome to drop me any questions here in the comments!

[@_p1tr1s_]

​@@HammerheadModelMaking Thank you! I certainly have a lot of questions, but I will try to Google them up first so I'm not bothering you too much with basic stuff, haha. But there is one question that answers would be hard to find I guess. If you could tell to pre-scale modeling-self one or two things for the start, what would it be? What would you have done better or differently?

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@_p1tr1s_ The biggest thing I would tell my pre-scale modeling self is that its ok to make mistakes. You're first model probably wont come out looking as good as it does in your head. And thats ok. The goal is to learn something from each model you build and take your experience from the last one and apply it to the next one. I know thats kind of a nebulas answer, but really I think it helps with the mind set of not seeking perfection, but seek for the journey and the learning experience.

[@_p1tr1s_]

@@HammerheadModelMaking Thank you! That makes absolute sense and it's not nebulas answer to me, I mean, this is what I need to hear (read lol). It is exactly how you described it in the second sentence, I imagine the Venom to be perfect as much as yours is but with my lack of experience it'd probably look not that good. And after all I want to enjoy the process because it's so new to me. And sorry for delayed answer, I'm not getting notifications for some reason.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@_p1tr1s_ No worries about the delay! Model making is certainly one of those hobbies that you always have the opportunity to improve. Even me, I've been making models for the better part of 20ish years, but I can go back and look at some of my early builds on the channel and see the improvement. There is always something new to learn, which is a big driver for me. I like knowing that no matter how good I think I am, there is always room for improvement. I'm trying to show my mistakes more in my videos now, just to show that they still happen, but also ways to overcome them. Cheers!

[@anthonycapanas2932]

Thank you very much on your tutorial post of the UH-1Y Venom build. I have this kit which is yet to be built. I will be able to use your post as reference for the task. As as you've mentioned that this version of the Huey is one you admired the most, so do I. Bell did very well in improving the Huey development to this robust machine with everything 4 bladed main to tail rotors. I've seen this machine flying past the hangar where I work in at Honolulu International Airport. This Venom was booking along at high speed with a sound that sounded mean. I couldn't believe to see that this hybrid Huey moving so fast over the freeway heading toward the city. Your tutorial is so encouraging with passion of your model building.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I'm glad that you enjoyed the video and hopefully it will be useful to you when you build your kit. Thanks for watching!

[@jzghostrider66]

Very nicely done man. I've got about four KH Hueys, this is one of them. I also have the Viper as well.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Nice! I'll be building the KH UH-1D next month!

[@stephenashley8431]

Nice , thanks Bro . Happy New Years !!!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Cheers! Happy New Year!

[@lesthiele4921]

That was a absolutely outstanding build, you have done a terrific job, I would have thought the star insignia would have been 'low viz' congratulations on a job well done, best regards from Australia 👍👍👍👍

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you very much!

[@stephenashley8431]

Your attention to detail IS mind blowing ! Very impressive ! 3 questions : What size needle in the Airbrush, what pressure setting, and how Long did you let the wash dry before wiping Off the excess ? Again, beautiful build !!!!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you for the kind words. This was painted with my Iwata Eclipse, and I believe it had a .5 needle sprayed around 18-20 psi and I let the wash dry for around 30 minutes before wiping the excess.

[@kiwiruna9077]

Hi Brett, You have done a sterling job there, I have to agree with you it's a great looking machine that lives up to its name.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Lebimaslac]

I really enjoyed the video, even tho i dont know much about helicopters, really nice one Hammerhead! 🦈🦈

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks man! In spite of its issues, I enjoyed this kit.

[@kevinhedrich6026]

Geez you're a building machine!! Very very cool build!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks Kevin, keep in mind this was build a few months ago, I do have a bit of delay from when I actually get these videos up!

[@Jjrdn10]

Great looking work

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@myplasticprojects]

Great work! Your skills help me to improve my own model kits. Thank you. 🤘🏼

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I'm glad the videos are helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@myplasticprojects]

@@HammerheadModelMaking your welcome! I will try to adept the chipping method for my HH 60 H Rescue hawk. It would be a pleasure you‘ll look around when it’s released 🔨 🦈

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@myplasticprojects Of course, drop me a line when its done, I'd be happy to check it out!

[@myplasticprojects]

@@HammerheadModelMaking awesome! I‘ll start to record it in the next days. First I have to design and print my own decals 🤘🏼

[@fredtedstedman]

beautiful Huey -haven't seen the Hu-1Y before , smooooooooooooooooooth !

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Its a Huey on steroids!

[@thescaletherapy]

This helicopter looks really good amazing job!!! I dont know why the diferents brands don't make this helicopters in 1/32 scale also de bell 212 only you can find them in 1/48 scale.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Academy could easily do it in 1/35 scale, they already did the AH-1Z, and it shares many common components with the Venom.

[@spencerburrows3525]

Amazing models

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@tonygary7611]

Beautiful build

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@tonygary7611]

@@HammerheadModelMaking very welcome

[@modeltankguy]

nice work ill sure will try this kit out thanks for sharing your keep them coming

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you, will do!

[@ScalerDan]

Great build, looks fantastic! For this kit I was too late on the party...now hoping for a 1/35 Venom release by Academy.. Best regards...

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I’m sure these molds will turn up again, but yeah, it would be great if Academy did a Venom to complement their Viper!

[@Runway_Models1987]

Awesome build! I had issues with the Vallejo aluminum as well.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks for watching!

[@everythingman987]

What a build! I wish these kits were easier to find.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks, I'm sure the molds will turn up again.

[@AVIOCHAHINEMODELS]

Yaaay ! I really enjoyed watching your video all the way from start to the end ! I, myself also do scale modeling and have also a KZbin channel 😊 I have bought this kit a time ago and I was thinking of doing the Czech Air Force version, but unfortunately there are not so many reference pics around. I’ll see what I’ll end up doing 😅 thank you for your video and if you’re interested, I am pretty sure you’ll enjoy my videos as well 😊

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks for watching! I subbed to your channel.

[@AVIOCHAHINEMODELS]

@@HammerheadModelMaking thank you I really appreciate it 🤗

[@St-lb8yy]

Very nice result. Shame Kittyhawk folded as they did some very nice helicopter kits

[@willthorson4543]

Hobbyboss has all their molds

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks for watching, I'm sure they'll show back up eventually, they usually do.

[@richelias2973]

Great job and thanks

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@robertsalanon2909]

Magnifique !! Congrats ...

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@Robmlufc]

Great build! I'm a Kittyhawk fan, they have their issues but you get a lot of high detail plastic. I heard someone had bought their molds?

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Nice, I don't see too many fans of Kittyhawk. I believe someone else posted that Hobby Boss purchased their molds, I can't confirm, but usually molds don't travel too far. So, perhaps we'll see a reissue of these kits in the future.

[@spookyryder6482]

Maybe their 1:48 helis will be released again soon since their other kits are back on the shelves.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Yes, I was recently made aware that their molds were purchased by another company, so I would expect to see them back at some point.

[@rutgaurxi7314]

The funny thing is, you would miss all that extra plastic if it wasn't there, even if most of it isn't visible... It adds such a sense of weight to the model, which matches it's real life counter part, it's quite uncanny. But then again, most of my exposure to this 'copter was through things like Apocalypse Now, The A-Team, Magnum along with other films and TV shows growing up.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

good way of looking at it, thanks for watching!

[@Jason-tg5ky]

The client? Do people come seeking your ability based off of these videos? Great build, thanks for sharing.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Most of my commission come from Instagram, but I've had a few reach out who saw me here in YT.

[@jimlawson9951]

Very nice, if I could only get to half of your skill level.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

You'll get there, just keep at it!

[@AlexBoyer-l8m]

Where did you find this? Because I can't find it anywhere and I really want to get this kit

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

This was a commission build and the client supplied the kits. However, I believe the Kittyhawk brand and molds were purchased by another company and they plan on re-issuing these kits.

[@AlexBoyer-l8m]

@HammerheadModelMaking oh thanks I will do some research

[@rgj8044]

Hello - what brand is your hand drill please?

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Here you go: www.amazon.com/General-Tools-75801-Pin-Vise/dp/B000OR0TIC/ref=sr_1_9?crid=JI3SY52LO86R&keywords=general+pin+vise&qid=1694441135&sprefix=general+pin+vise%2Caps%2C355&sr=8-9 Thanks for watching

[@donovannewell4197]

All Huey’s are the best Huey’s. From the B to the y

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Ha ha, right on!

[@MrRandomcommentguy]

Is it a coincidence that all your helicopter builds are commissions?

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

No, they were all commissioned by the same person.

[@MrRandomcommentguy]

@@HammerheadModelMaking So do Helicopters not really feature as subject of personal interest?

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@MrRandomcommentguy Up until these commissions, not really, but after doing back to back CH-53s, I wanted one for myself! I now have a number of helicopters in my stash and I've picked up a few more helicopter commissions coming up soon.

[@dradden1556]

Nicee

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks!