Arma Hobby Fokker E.V 1/72 | Full Build and diorama base.

In this video I build the excellent little Arma Hobby Fokker EV and a mini diorama base !
I take you through painting, weathering and build a diorama in this video, oh and painting a tiny 1/72 figure !
enjoy
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[@roberts1938]

When I see a plane in Polish painting, it immediately catches my attention. Especially the character of the pilot Stefan Stec. Your video is very relaxing, I enjoyed watching it. I used to be a modeler and I still have a few models, although I don't have time and there are so many projects. It's nice that an Englishman buys a model of an airplane from a Polish company with Polish painting. My first model was the Fairey Swordfish Mk.III Matchbox kult models 1/72. I still watch everything related to this plane. I feel sentimental towards it, as if I was flying it myself 😄.

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou ! I have found this build to evoke lots of pride from the Polish community which is really nice to see and well deserved. There are lots of good people and things to come from Poland !

[@ChristianSchroter-ok4sk]

Hello mr. Lpj.very nice build.thank u4sharing.with sticky greetings. Your modellmate.christian

[@kerbalnout1255]

I love seeing all of the WW1 aviation builds!!

[@lpjmodels]

Glad you like it

[@alexeybusygin5551]

Well designed model. With good detail and amazing decals. And of course great work! Looks very nice.

[@lpjmodels]

It's a great kit !

[@JedenSiedemDwa]

Absolutely excellent build! Looks great, especially I admire painting of the wing, really nice result. And fun fact - Polish national colours on the tail are upside down, maybe because it was kind of markings, but also maybe by the fact, that plane's paint scheme is from April-June 1919, and Polish national colours were formally established in the way - white on top, red on down part - in August 1919. Before that date, Poles sometimes used scheme now attributed to Indonesia, or Monaco. ;) Also, figure of Stefan Stec, pilot of that plane and "inventor" of Polish Air Force checkerboard mark, is great, he had no moustache though. But nevertheless, whole diorama or vignette, of this plane and pilot, with their very special meaning for Poles, because of checkerboard story, is gorgeous. All the best for You! ;)

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks! Thats really interesting info. Love hearing facts about these kind of things. Next time I'll make sure Stefan has a shave. ;)

[@stephenbridges2791]

Let me tell you something. If you can deal with P/E on a 1/72 scale WWI airplane; you have more than just a little skill. Well more than a little. Nice job.

[@lpjmodels]

Very kind thankyou.

[@ModellingWeekly]

Seriously impressive stuff mate. Massive thumbs up!

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou mate !

[@jillatherton4660]

The leaves were the cherry on top of the cake.

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou ! I was a little dubious but they pulled the whole thing together

[@Vmssupplies]

Looks dapper, what else can I say?! Cheers James! 😁

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou for your Encouragement and Support VMS 🙏 😀

[@robertjones8667]

I feel you with the mojo, I haven't completed a build since February last year. Started a few but haven't seen them through. I'm getting towards the finish on the new Airfix Gannet which seems to be bringing it all back. Keep up the good work James, love your work.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Robert, good news with the gannet, I heard its a great kit

[@apathtrampledbydeer8446]

Beautiful piece, it looks very cosy.

[@lpjmodels]

Thank you! 😊

[@allanrichards3752]

I think that has come out really well. As they say the whole is more than the sum of the parts. I also really like these small dioramas to set off a model. To me the longer it takes the more value you have got out of the build. As for those spoked wheels, I think you might have had an easier time if you had annealed the PE. I use a gas lighter for camping stoves or gas cookers. They have quite a hot flame and just play it over the brass until it starts to change colour. It takes the springiness out of it.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Allan, I agree ! Usually I do anneal but I just plain forgot this time 🙃

[@cratecruncher4974]

Really enjoyed this build. You did a cracking job. I love the subject and the scale. Glad to see someone doing WW1 in 1/72.

[@lpjmodels]

Gotta love ww1, thanks for looking :)

[@sophieannlouise5098]

Brilliant job! 😊 well presented, expertly painted. ❤

[@hcpiter3d]

I love your techniqe ! Wood looks extraordinary😄

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks !

[@andygorman858]

Amazing result on such a little Fokker! Love the decals and they came out really well. Another masterpiece from the master!

[@lpjmodels]

Thank you Andy !

[@philkrebb3648]

Hello LPJ - really nice video build. I've got this kit in the ever growing to build pile, and looks like a very good quality kit. Great job and impressive modelling.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Phil 🍻

[@user-je5do6jn2f]

That figure is insanely detailed.

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou for the kind words it was a fun build

[@jbw3118]

I love the shading effect in the cockpit.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks JBW

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi James, that build turned out absolutely fantastic, it was a delight to watch such a small kit come to life, but scalevwis way too small for me, congratulations on a job very well done, bestvregards from a Kiwi living in Australia

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Les ! I understand, they are tiny things 😀

[@johnblessing2642]

Well done, nice build and diorama!

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks a lot John 😀

[@BigFred1925]

Like surgeon, the way you handle those small parts and wire. Nice job.

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou ! It's nice when they don't tremble lol

[@user-je5do6jn2f]

Sweet diorama.

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou 😀

[@simonleach6632]

It's a beautiful build James, and I think that on this scale, it doesn't matter so much about the rigging, unless someone is looking very very closely, they're probably not even going to notice that it's not there!

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Simon, I agree, not many folks are gonna get that close at the end of the day :)

[@even1218]

Well done!

[@andreamanera6784]

Great diorama indeed! I love the way you painted the base tones and then the wood grain on the ground planks. Same form the wooden boxes: it would deserve a short tutorial

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou. Luckily I have a woodgrain tutorial in oils but not in acrylics kzbin.info/www/bejne/hme1aaCobr9mf6c

[@andreamanera6784]

@@lpjmodels just found after commenting😁 I have a similar wooden planks platform laid on a muddy surface, in a WW2 diorama, and was struggling to find a method to paint them so to look realistically aged and weathered. The environment is a wet and muddy Russian airfield (maybe late Spring time?), so what base colors would you use to start on the planks after priming? Apparently in this video you mentioned any variation of light brown, ochre and grey... Thanks for any suggestion

[@ModelMinutes]

dude, such a sweet build!

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks mate ! 😀

[@der_fuxs]

James, every single time I’m watching one of your videos I’m in awe! All the effort you even put into the tiniest details, especially when painting, is really motivating and encouraging for me to treat my models the way they deserve! Even though I wouldn’t consider myself a bad modeler. Also because of you I have given airplane models a second chance. In my teenage years some 15-20 years ago I tried some planes and failed miserably, and I guess I’ll never be a great airplane modeler, thanks to you I’m now able to pull off a finish I can accept! So, thank you very much from the bottom of my heart for your fun, entertaining yet informative videos with your calm but still interesting narration!

[@lpjmodels]

That is encouraging thankyou. I had trouble with aircraft when returning to the hobby because things like the fuselage seams and finish are much more unforgiving than armour. I learned more patience with aircraft ( although wheels and tracks are tedious ) that I have been able to transfer to all modelling disciplines. I'm really pleased you find my videos helpful, that ultimately is and always has been my goal, to provide videos of value to people :) take care and happy modelling :)

[@Thejirka64]

In 1:72 scale. This is amazing.Thumbs up!!

[@lpjmodels]

Many thanks 😊

[@StaplesandVine]

Crackin' build, great vibe to the vid. 😎😎

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks so much Sera !

[@ferbieticklater7429]

James you are frickin' amazing! Only you can spend so much time on intricate detail that won't be seen. Great job as always mate!

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Ferb!. It's funny I do the inside and didn't do the outside 🙈

[@user-je5do6jn2f]

I liked that 80s Hotline Miami track you had in the background.

[@rorogaulois5700]

Beautiful one more time It s look so simple when i watch you in working progress

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou my freind !

[@krystekkosmos7749]

I am from Poland, it looks great. Thanks

[@davidroberts2777]

Brilliant.

[@AchimEngels]

Very nice! Well done!

[@lpjmodels]

Thank you very much!

[@davidnash1220]

I think that's great 👍 super cool subject really well finished 👍

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks David 🍻

[@robbo1068]

Stellar job, James....your work and presentations never fail to impress. I am in awe of your painting skills on that 1/72 figure....amazing! Great little diorama, too :)

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Robbo much appreciated !

[@stigg333]

Great job, well done.

[@user-du8mq3xy9q]

very nice

[@argentinianspotter]

Great build James! Very colourful too!

[@lpjmodels]

Glad you like it :)

[@Vincent-gc8zd]

Very nice!🙂👍

[@lpjmodels]

Thank you 👍

[@philRminiatures]

Most impressive details and technique on the plane and on the base...Congrats!

[@lpjmodels]

Many thanks Phil 😊

[@SMAZVidoes]

This build is absolutely amazing.

[@lpjmodels]

I'm pleased you think so , I am quite happy with it

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

Really nice result 👍

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou my freind !

[@ChrisColeman-yf8jk]

Excellent !

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks a lot !

[@jessejones640]

Great job James!

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Jesse 🍻

[@paulhoyle9049]

Beautiful work!

[@lpjmodels]

Thank you very much!

[@johnmassey7463]

Excellent work James 👏🏻 great to to see you back

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks John more to follow!

[@pwissink1]

Very enjoyable video. Awesome build

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou !

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Excellent James! Really enjoyed that. Thanks for sharing that - take care mate.

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou John 😀

[@user-je5do6jn2f]

That VMS Smart Mud reminds me of brownie batter or chocolate ganache.

[@TheScaleModeler]

Nicely done 👍

[@lpjmodels]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@johntreloar8203]

Nice work James, it looks great.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks John 🍻

[@m6087]

C'est une superbe réalisation. Merci pour le partage de votre savoir faire.

[@lpjmodels]

And thankyou for watching.

[@jimaltergott9326]

A truly awesome finished product! I love all the work you put into the base. Not just some groundwork lazily put down with model over it! I am personally impressed with the level of detail you achieve in such a small scale! WW1 a/c are small to me, even in 1/28th or 32nd scale!

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Jim much appreciated.

[@pellenautras4707]

Another great vid! I have learned lots from you, but it sure isn't as easy as you make it look. And thank you for well presented and educational videos.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks a lot ! I always try and improve on all aspects, the build and the video. I appreciate that it isn't always simple. Lots of practice, trial and error and research go into the techniques !

[@travis_thompson]

Awesome stuff, you forget it's only 72nd scale in the final pics, it also doesn't lose the colder feel with the white background, I think it focuses your eyes.

[@lpjmodels]

On my phone the pictured looked good, on the TV I did a double take because they looked really bad 😅

[@ModelMuppet]

Lovely little project! "Tonking" 😂😂😂

[@lpjmodels]

It's such a derpy term. Legit though www.winsornewton.com/uk/masterclass/tonking-technique-with-oils/

[@provjaro]

Very nice!

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks!

[@johnboy384]

Entertaining video as always, thanks James. =)

[@lpjmodels]

Glad you enjoyed it John boy :)

[@basfinnis]

Blimey, tiny but lovely 😘

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Bas 🍻

[@Oldboystoys-bz1nz]

Hi James loving your channel, just started my own channel Old boy´s toy´s wish me luck lol

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks ! Share a link to your latest video if you like, might get some traction with passing comment readers

[@rorogaulois5700]

Wwhhhaaaaoooouuuu it will be long to wait for this video

[@lpjmodels]

😀 not too long !

[@mixererunio1757]

Both sheets of decals are Techmod's

[@lpjmodels]

Well spotted. Easy mistake to make

[@Mikester88]

Such a fun build and diorama! Lovely work! Question, what would happen if you wet the VMS smartmud with some water or pva for the first layer to stick better to the base? Never used it but it almost seems like its a bit too dry to stick to a flat surface.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Mikester, the adhesion is pretty good when it's all cured and bonded. I think the PVA might be too wet. Maybe letting it go off a little before putting on the smart mud may help if it was a major concern

[@fus149hammer5]

I always found biplane models to be....well.....little fokkers to build. Sorry I just had to...😂 It's a delightful little model and you have the ability to detail both objects AND human figures with skill. Some dioramas are let down by poorly detailed figures and animals but you have no problem in that area. 👌

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Fus ! And with a great pun too 😆. Thankyou kindly. I dont mind figures but plastic ones stress me out due to the details. He says with plastic figures on the bench 😄

[@user-zw7gp8xb8f]

🤝🎥👍👏

[@clrilbouda2381]

👍👍👍👍👍🛩🛩🛩

[@user-je5do6jn2f]

Your color-modulation is machine-like...

[@random_model.builder]

Hey James, i have just finished my fokker 2 weeks ago and i think yours turned out very nice, although i have to say, unfortunately youve made a huge mistake, you painted the wrong wing pattern on top😢 it should be brown sides and green in rhe middle, the one you made is for the german versions

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou ! Sadly I have been suffering from a chest infection since Xmas and my usual thoroughness suffered because of that, I didnt even rig the exterior for example. That's being said I'm not too cut up with it this time. Thanks for pointing it out though because others may benefit from your knowledge !

[@random_model.builder]

​@@lpjmodelsno worries man! I hope you get better soon, I also didn't rig mine, as it's just 2 wires on the wings and 2 braces on the landing gear struts, also I have to say that base of yours is superb, mine is just a slab of wood and some grass but I hope to add a figure to it soon. Again great build and end result, keep up the good work man!

[@lpjmodels]

@@random_model.builder thanks ! I completely get it though usually I'm all over reseach and making things right. Good luck with the figure !

[@ricco9566]

Z ta trawka to nie potrzebnie kombinujesz była fajniejsza zanim ją pomalowales

[@lpjmodels]

Nah I can't not paint something, it adds variation and ties it into the base. Thanks for watching 😀

[@ricco9566]

@@lpjmodels your choice.

[@keithjones4702]

Where are you sourcing Alclad from in UK?

[@lpjmodels]

I'm sorry I haven't bought a new bottle in years. I think they had to change name recently. To what, sadly I have no idea

[@keithjones4702]

@@lpjmodels I think it might be just the chrome (you know, the one I want) that isn’t available in uk anymore. Something to do with a split between the USA and British halves of the firm.

[@lpjmodels]

@@keithjones4702 I think Mig A-Stand is the new European packing, the colours line up like spectral holographic and chrome for lexan. Worth a look ? Scalemodelshop has some

[@keithjones4702]

@@lpjmodelsAwesome. Thank you so much for the advice.

[@davidcole333]

Would you say that's a doable diorama for a diorama noob?

[@lpjmodels]

Yes I dont see why not, it wasn't overly challenging in the construction, painting was a little more tricky but I'm sure there are more efficient ways than mine. Best of luck if you have a go, can always tag me on Facebook when you're done if you like, would be cool to see

[@user-je5do6jn2f]

You have a surgeon's hands...

[@user-je5do6jn2f]

Too tiny... 🤯

[@mr.turnerx7615]

Borrrrrrrriiinngg

[@cracoviahusaria1325]

Fantastic work! Thanks 🙂