Kotare's 1/32 Spitfire Mk.1a (Full Build)

[@jamesvancornewal6994]

Please Greg don't stop your builds for us to watch. You do a brilliant job, your one of my favourite you tube builders. Sorry been a bit self endulgent.👍🍻🇦🇺🇬🇧

[@richmacer2108]

Great build. I love the way you describe your modelling decisions, sets you apart!

[@SEMJW]

Thank you Greg for sharing. Your build video is informative and entertaining. Impressive results that shows that the Kotare kit is a high quality, accurate model. As for the issue with wing surface detail. The leading D section of the Spitfire wings was 14 gauge the rest mostly 20g thick sheet held in place with flush rivets. The D section surface was made smooth with putty and sprayed primer/filler. The Australian War Memorial w/site has a official RAF training film titled; 'Streamline Colour' by Guild Films that shows the practices in preparing and painting High Speed Aircraft.

[@GregsModels]

Thanks for that info John👍

[@alanveck5756]

Thankyou Greg for producing some truly stunning models and taking the time to film the process for us mere mortals! Hope to see you back again soon mate 👍👍👍

[@FinsburyPhil]

Looks really lovely Greg. I have this kit but I need to get a few more builds under my belt first to do it justice. The engineering and attention to detail I think are first class. I'll definitely be coming back to this video for reference when the time comes. Thank you.

[@tomsenior7405]

Gorgeous. I was interested to note that the kit comes with a choice of 3 famous classic markings. All of which I have built in various scales from several manufacturers over the years. The detail here is far more impressive than the other makes, although 1/32nd scale heavily eats into my available display space. Another excellent job and more lessons learned from you. Cheers.

[@garyjames1346]

I'm off work with a major medical thingamajig and you have really entertained me. Thank you 👍

[@roninnz704]

To do the centre red dot, use your compass cutter on the Tamiya tape to cut the right size. Do it twice, a decent spacing apart. Then using the same centre point cut around the edge, to a size just under the outer white area. Then you can lift up the mask and place it within the blue circle on the model with confidence that the hole will be centered. Mask around the outer edges to prevent over spray. Hope this is useful to you.

[@GregsModels]

Thanks👍

[@davidguy6823]

Another of your brilliant builds. Many thanks for sharing your work and expertise over the years and i hope that you will find the time to do more in the future.

[@GregsModels]

@@davidguy6823 👍😎

[@anthonyroberts7987]

Superb build ! I could hear the Merlin sighing. What a glorious example of your craftmanship.

[@GregsModels]

Awesome, thank you!

[@arrrgee]

That's a great looking Spitfire, I know a lot of people are hyped for this kit and it certainly does look good.

[@bugler75]

Im sure the roundels were a pain in the proverbial for you, but it definitely adds to the finished result. A beautiful presentation, as always. I hope the house move will go quickly and we’ll see you again soon! Ian

[@GregsModels]

Cheers👍

[@bugler75]

@@GregsModels No problem 😌

[@sinus2220]

Thank you for another great build. Made my weekend. Very realistic end result. Can't wait for another one, I really like your approach and format of these videos - everything is clear and easy to understand, no haphazard skips or gaps, all techniques shown and shared with the audience. Watching your builds helped me become a better modeller.

[@the.just.able.biker67]

Same here. As much as I enjoy the builds, I'm also picking up tips that I can use.

[@AVeryAverageModeller]

Stunning - it’s guys like you on KZbin that make model building seem so accessible to us mere mortals, your videos are concise and clear and you commentary gives us the viewer just enough information without overloading us - something I try but fail to emulate with my content, I understand how difficult it can be to produce videos, especially with work and life commitments but really you owe it to us to keep on producing them (no pressure). All the best buddy and thank you. Iain.

[@GregsModels]

Thank you👍

[@normansmith8184]

Hi Greg. The mysterious "they" say that truth hurts. Well, your masterpieces prove it dosen't have to. Another rip snorter sir! You bring the model to life with the care and attention you put into it, whilst doing your best to sound as if you're not bothered! Wonderful work again. Thank you.

[@GregsModels]

Cheers Norman 😎

[@breaktimescalemodels]

I really enjoyed your video. As a relatively new builder. I strive to measure up to your work. Easy to follow, great voice and pleasant flow. Thank you for this build!

[@wojciechkoska3515]

Micro set on the surface of the model, decal on, micro sol on top of Decal. Lovely build.👍

[@kenhanson1819]

Excellent build, Greg! I really enjoyed your detailed explanations of the build progression. The end result looks fantastic. I'll definitely be referring to your video again when I start building mine. Thank you for taking the time to produce this video!

[@jangoosen5407]

Lovely model and build, Greg. Many thanks for your entertaining videos. All the best!

[@raymondshaw5685]

I never fail to be impressed by your skillset Greg, amazing work yet again

[@dlthomson5287]

Excellent job on the "Spit". It is a great and detailed offering far better than the Revell one that I have in the same scale. Keep up the good work, looking forward to your next build.

[@karlosmitz3027]

Another stunning build Greg! What a great model.

[@johnmassey7463]

Another truly excellent build Greg. Always a pleasure to watch and learn from a master at work. Can’t wait for your next project no matter when you complete and upload it 😁👍🏻

[@GregsModels]

Thanks John👍

[@bobz1736]

I hope we see your top drawer modelling skills very soon. You are one of the most natural builders and painters with a great presentation style. You always inspire me 👍

[@GregsModels]

Cheers Bob 😎

[@martinwalton2850]

Excellent Saturday morning TV as always Greg. A lot has been shown and said about this kit but you get a really good sense of how it builds from your video. A smashing end result too. I'm not sure it's a kit for me but I don't know why I feel like that. I love a good spitfire - maybe I'm just Spitfired-out. Incidentally I'm experimenting with your sanded paint technique on the 2023 Airfix club kit at the moment. A bit 'squeaky bum' but is working well so far with decals next. If you don't use it already, DaVinci Resolve 18 from Blackmagic is a very good edit tool and the base version is free for Windows or Mac. All the best.

[@GregsModels]

Thanks for that will look into those👍

[@JedenSiedemDwa]

This is one of best builds I've ever seen on KZbin. Great, especially cockpit, exhaust and painting masks. ;) Totally awesome. I feel Wingnut Wings in this kit (even instruction is a bit similar somehow), and Your works added to it resulted with perfect result. All the best for You! ;)

[@GregsModels]

Thank you👍

[@chrisfrost8456]

Great videos Greg keep in keeping On !! 👌 You obviously need a break for all the effort you put ,please don't give up you are keeping me and others going, i cant do much at mo recovering after op ,all the best to you hope to see you soon cheers 😊

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Greg, that wad a excellent build and yoj have also done a great paint finish, bedt regards from a Kiwi living in Australia 👍👍👍👍

[@cong404040]

Hi Greg, of course I’m late to the party for this build of all builds! Wonderful work once again, I had no doubt you’d hit this out of the park. It was a pleasure to supply the kit, all the best!

[@GregsModels]

Thank you for giving me the chance to build this kit 😎. Things will be very slow on the build side for now.

[@henrikcarstensen2598]

Dear Greg. It is SO satisfying to watch an artist of your caliber work. ALL us other modellers knowes how much time and work you put in to your creations, and we are SO grateful. You are such an inspiration. Many greetings from Denmark😊

[@GregsModels]

My pleasure👍

[@septiccalling8341]

What a great watch that was! Beautifully done too.....👍🏻👏🏻👌🏻

[@GregsModels]

👍😎

[@paulstanswood8329]

Great build Steve , just got the kit myself , looking forward now to building it . I must say Steve you were one of the first guys I started watching on youTube and have really enjoyed all your builds , some of the kits you have built and produced a great model have inspired me to try and achieve some where near you standard . One of my favourites was the Chinnock. . I hope purely for selfish reasons I see you back soon . Thank you Steve .

[@GregsModels]

Thanks Dave👍

[@paulstanswood8329]

@@GregsModels I am so sorry Greg , I feel like a complete idiot by calling you Steve , I had been watching model shed earlier in the day and had his name in my head when I typed my message . Please except my apologies for my error , and yes it was you I was writing about and not Steve . So if this is your last video I hope my mistake doesn’t drive you away forever . Thanks Greg .

[@GregsModels]

@@paulstanswood8329 Don't worry its funny👍😎

[@basfinnis]

Blimey flip, how did I miss this upload? Wonderful build as always 😘

[@tomkroebel]

Thank you for showing this. I think you found the right amount of wearing so it doesn't look overdone like many other models. Keep the great work on!

[@wigglesend]

Great video Greg. As ever, I’m in awe of how you can add such detail and create sense of realism with few bits of plastic and paint. Nice job.

[@sullivanrachael]

Another beautiful job. Greg, we are going to miss these masterful builds. Those decal eliminating paint jobs with custom mixes; it’s a joy to watch an expert at work. Hurry up with real life stuff, get back to the modelling bench

[@GregsModels]

Will do👍

[@PurplEWolFGaminG]

You are a master modeler best ive seen so far keep up the fantastic work

[@eddielane72]

Bravo sir! Tremendous work as always. Thankyou for all your hard work.. amazing!!! Also loved the funny comments and amusing yourself whilst completing the build.. "rear bottom" also made me chuckle!! Look after yourself and looking forward to seeing your next build!

[@GregsModels]

👍😂

[@paulwswift5226]

Great build. Love the pragmatic decision making along the way.

[@daneshivers2921]

Lovely job, buddy always a joy to see you at work ! Dane

[@julianmhall]

Re squadron markings; yes the format was "*single letter* - *two letters*". The single letter identified the individual aircraft within the squadron, the squadron was the two letter identifier.

[@ericb.davenport9762]

Sir, you certainly are a master. Thank you for producing this video for us. I enjoyed it very much. Eric

[@GregsModels]

Glad you enjoyed it😎

[@Claymore5]

Gorgeous Greg - simply gorgeous. Keep em coming.... please!

[@Jingaloo1963]

Just come across this video (and others). Blimey, modelling has come along since my day in the 1970’s! I haven’t made a model since at least 1982, but I’m really thinking now I’m fast approaching 60 that I’ve missed out on a lot of years of modelling enjoyment. As an aside, does anyone out there remember Hancock & Smith model shop in Epping, Essex? I spent a lot of my childhood haunting that place.

[@paulkita]

Stunning piece of work as always. I truly hope you keep the channel going and in the meantime best of luck with everything!!

[@GregsModels]

👍😎

[@johntreloar8203]

Nice work Greg, I'm considering buying this kit, I've seen maybe 4 or 5 people build this on KZbin, the more the better, always good to get a few opinions on the kit before paying money for it, This must be the year for modellers to take a break, good builds are getting very thin, take care mate and see you in the next one.

[@GregsModels]

Cheers John😎

[@johntreloar8203]

@@GregsModels All good Greg.

[@craigwest8386]

It looks fabulous Greg. Thoroughly enjoyed your video and look forward to your next one.

[@pjb5757]

I hope you're not going to retire altogether i really look forward to your videos and thats another great model Greg, I love the early black and white RAF camouflage it looked really good on the early Hurricanes as well. I've got a great ref book here that I use for my models its called "Britsh Aviation Colours of WWII", published by AAP in 1986, (i bought it as an aircadet in the 1980s- i'm showing my age there) its got all the colour swatches, sqn letters, cami schemes etc. You should have a look for it online? Please, please, please, please, keep up the good work and keep publishing your model videos on YT. Best wishes to you from NZ.

[@GregsModels]

Will do👍😎

[@pjb5757]

@@GregsModels thanks mate I was getting worried you were going to pack it in. Your models are some of the best of what I've seen on YT. take care and best wishes.

[@richardjamieson6681]

Quality over quantity Greg. Smashing stuff as always and looking forward to when you have the time to do some more. We'll all be waiting I'm sure. ATB, Rich'

[@GregsModels]

Much appreciated👍

[@judebrad]

The tape was actually there to prevent the guns icing up when flying through cloud up until the first round was fired. Lovely kit, I think I would have picked the Kiwi 54 Sqn markings on this kit since it's a New Zealand manufacturer.

[@tesarus8461]

Such a beauty! Thank you for sharing!

[@markfrommontana]

A top notch build video. Your honesty and candor are appreciated. The results were/are a superb build. Thank you.

[@stephenrose1343]

Hope this isn't your Swan song.I think your approach; thinking on your feet,admitting your mistakes and your laid back dry humour, make your builds some of the most enjoyable on you tube.The results are beautiful. Thanks for all the enjoyment you have given me.

[@GregsModels]

No, the channel will still be there, just very few videos for the time being👍

[@stephenrose1343]

@Greg's Models I get it, new house and all that goes with it. It would be good to see you resurrect some smaller ,1/72 vintage Airfix and matchbox kits.I look forward to your next build whatever the subject.All the best.

[@supermas3]

Such a beautiful aircraft and an excellent build worthy of it's legend. Much respect for your expertise.

[@GregsModels]

Thank you👍

[@grahamrushall6044]

Your the best mate! Keep up the great work. Awesome job.

[@vincedonaldson4079]

Yet another brilliant build! I hope the house downsizing goes okay; I know how stressful it can be upping sticks to somehwere new.👍

[@GregsModels]

Thank you! 😊

[@ricothemagno]

Lovely build. I have a Mk1 also and seeing this video has tempted me to drop my current project (me163) to do a spitfire, one of my all time favourites.

[@GregsModels]

Go for it!

[@defdef6230]

Maravilloso... Wonderful build my friend! Stunning model...

[@davidgriffiths3130]

That's a lovely build, really well done 👏

[@davegreenwood7575]

That was a brilliant vid...i'm no modern kit builder but you made a superb job of that one..👍

[@GregsModels]

Thanks 👍

[@jasonpierce-newmodelbarmy3394]

Awesome work as usual Greg. Good luck with the house move.

[@rogergardner6537]

Thanks for sharing your modelling with us, hope it's not too long to the next build, good luck with the move👍🏻

[@GregsModels]

Thanks, it's a constant worry and expense 😬

[@rogergardner6537]

​@@GregsModels if it's the modelling you're worried about there's no need, so try not to (easier said than done 😶). Financially it's a bit of a bastard for (almost) everyone at the moment. If you start ko-fi again I'll try and help if I can. You've provided a lot of inspiration and entertainment to many people and I hope you can continue 😉

[@brianlavery9237]

Great job mate , I really enjoy your video builds ;)

[@elj320]

Fantastic build!

[@danreed7889]

Looking forward to this build. Greetings from Minnesota

[@GregsModels]

Hi 😎

[@kitbuster]

I’m very disappointed that you are cutting back on the channel content but not really surprised , producing Models to this level is not easy to sustain , maybe a break will do you some good , for what it’s worth I can honestly say you have been an inspiration and have helped me to stay interested in the hobby when my mojo deserted me , I hope it’s a mojo thing you’re going through and nothing worse and we can all see you back at the bench soon. Anyway …Enough of blowing smoke up your arse now what is it about the Kotare Spit , it looks great , builds great everyone loves it but it’s just not floating my boat, maybe as it’s an early mark I just can’t put my finger on it , maybe the raised expectation with no real innovation not sure, you done a great job on it as usual but I doubt it will ever cross my bench . Hope to see you back at the bench soon fella , thanks for the great builds over the last few years 👏👏👏👏👏

[@brianlavery9237]

Mate , absolutely superb job , looks grand ;)

[@neilhaas]

Love spitfires very famous aircraft fighters. ❤😊👍🤗🤩☺️🇬🇧

[@70053morayfirth]

Such amazing skills, a joy to watch.

[@vincentfiore2228]

Great build as always. I will miss you, God bless.

[@arthurrytis6010]

Lovely end result.

[@stuartbremner9680]

Very nice work. Cracking build 👏👍

[@allanrichards3752]

I have to agree that this is a very good detailed kit of an early Spitfire that is well presented with a lot of information. This said I wish that it had an engine and gun bay details. If you are not too worried about the version of Spitfire then the Tamiya 1/32 kit of the MK iX has an engine and a much higher parts count.

[@GregsModels]

I've the Airfix 1/24 Spitfire to build at some point. And I keep promising to do something different with it. We shall see 😎

[@GhostRider247]

Beautiful just Beautiful Greg !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stephenkell7314]

Great build again the kit is very nice and the top wings are correct as on the real plane the rivets are puttied over to help with airflow odd but that’s the way it was

[@GregsModels]

Thanks for that, glad I didn't rivet the surface 😂

[@julianmhall]

I /think/ Micro Set is for setting the decal in position and Micro Sol is for softening it into surface detail like panel lines so it looks painted on.

[@foreverplastickits138]

*A very nice kit, very good level of details and with a beautiful paint, 👍👍👏👏!*

[@GregsModels]

Thank you👍😎

[@tiptoe_modelling562]

Wonderful build, as per! Can't wait to see what's next!

[@DutchDaveModels]

Great build Greg, and thanks for the straight up review of the kit. ✨👍✨

[@randytaylor1258]

Lovely work. You're very inspiring.

[@renestofregen4048]

Another great build 👌 The 1.32 Spitfire from Revell is also recommended

[@barrywhitfield930]

Awesome job on the Spit 👍👏👌

[@csiga79]

What a great build! Loved it! (even with the rear bottom rework) 😉😊

[@GregsModels]

👍😎

[@stefanredin854]

Well done Greg! 👍👊❤

[@AdamAttwood2.0]

It turned out so well!

[@tonydrake462]

nice - I;'ll start mine in a month or so - probably paint the wing roundels and decals elsewhere - looks great

[@danielcgomez]

Very nice build Greg!

[@robturner3117]

Wonderful build as always hope the move goes well

[@Georgeconna32]

As Usual Very nice model you have at the end of the build. For the Price though I will be leaving it on the model shop shelves. too Expensive for what it is. Enjoy the Gardening!

[@GregsModels]

😂👍

[@briandugan4974]

And yet another master class.

[@duncanling2127]

Lovely as always Greg don’t be a stranger

[@potrzebieneuman4702]

I also have been unsure of the Microset/Microsol debate but after looking about I've come to the conclusion that Microset is good for all normal decals on flat/near flat surfaces and Microsol works better on convex/concave situations where getting decals to conform to compound curves where the curve is not linear.A very beautiful build and paintwork.

[@GregsModels]

Thanks👍

[@andrewhodgson9750]

sure i glimpsed "inconel"in relation to the exhaust this materiel is used for the vanes (particularly exhaust side)in a turbocharger ,so all u need is a visit to a motor parts shop to check your color

[@grantmiller6570]

You have to love a good Spitfire.

[@gavinbooth]

Beautiful build and walk through Greg for small builds could i suggest a nice 1/700 destroyer not seen you build a ship yet marra 😁 . Look after yourself . Regards Gav.

[@GregsModels]

Thanks Gav👍😎

[@captainmagic91]

Awesome work again. Don't ever change your videos! I don't know what is right, but Flory did a review of this kit and said the top wings were puttied like a mustang so didn't have rivets, so kit is correct?

[@GregsModels]

Yes he is right👍

[@juliangriffiths7298]

As always, fantastic modelling and a highly enjoyable video. How did you get the prop to spin at the end? Did i miss something?

[@GregsModels]

No, that large spindle dry fitted did all the work👍

[@mikemontgomery2654]

Overall, pretty damn nice! I would've added a few more details like the crow bar on the cockpit access hatch (might be only on later marks). I love Kotare's attempt to give you an option with accurate, molded-in harnesses. Overall cockpit details are very accurate. My colour choices would've been slightly different from yours. I'm a big fan of how the machine guns are detailed on this kit. I'd still feel very tempted to get metal for the landing gear, especially for the tail wheel. I find that to be a big weak spot for any Spitfire kit.

[@mauriciocastro6363]

THis is a very nice kit and build. You knailed it. Just on picky comment, hope you don't mind. The interior green of the spitfires was a bit more paler. This one looks like US aircraft interior green that was more bright and strong color.

[@billscott1601]

Amazing work as usual.

[@modelnut]

Hi Greg, I have watched your builds for a while & enjoyed emensley. Good luck with the move. As far as the spit goes, well, I hate to say it. It's another spit. Other than the booklet & great research with original images, which is always welcome, but again, colour would be more adventurous. Looking at the exhaust, most appear to be discoloured. I think I will give it a miss though. All the best.