Building the Hobby Boss 1/48th Scale Su-27 Flanker B with three color Camouflage

[@christopherbartleson8918]

Seriously... this is a ridiculous amount of detail in your work, keep it up, I am enjoying watching your videos.

[@AIHurrell]

I realy like that you put the extra effort in to give info on the planes themselves and find songs from the country of manufacturer. Sets you apart from others!

[@MaxAfterburner]

I thought it was a nice change of pace, but I got dinged on copyright. Some of these songs were supposed to be public domain, but the recording company is getting all the ad revenue off this video.

[@AIHurrell]

@@MaxAfterburner That's a real shame. KZbin will do anything these days to avoid paying out on revenue - irrespective of the amount of effort one piles into their videos. I do hope it doesn't discourage you too much though; whilst I have only been watching your videos for a short while I have already picked up lots of tips that I can't wait to employ on my own models.

[@Maxtherocketguy]

@@MaxAfterburner then just demonetize and use spunsors

[@ob8z]

since i dont have the luxury of time ,doing this hobby,ill just contented my self by watching and be mesmerized by your video.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks igur kha, I've had similar comments, so I'm glad people are tuning in just to be entertained and enjoy some relaxed viewing.

[@raymadani270]

The information you provide is not comparable to any reference. I have been searching to find the right Russian color scheme for a long time. THANKS HEAPS, you're the man

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Ray, I'm glad the video has been enjoyable and useful for you!

[@ДмЮнит]

I have purchased myself a Revell Su-27 (1:144) and never done this before. Going to use your video as a guide. Thanks for adding details, what you are using!)

[@detonator5000]

This method for paintjob is the best I`ve ever seen. Well done!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Agent Aviation, thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I liked this kit and it was nice to deviate from the traditional colors on a fighter jet than I'm used to in model building. 😃

[@Boggoranthius]

At (long) last : a good kit-building video with an excellent choice of music.

[@127TROOP]

Wonderful build....love your ‘marbling’ technique, although I have seen it done elsewhere, you make it look simple and therefore encourages others to give it a try. The finished effect is perfect....Thanks for putting this together!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Steve, thrilled you enjoyed it!

[@fredtedstedman]

when you opened the box it looked as if someone had already built it ! Well done Max , it is like watching a magic trick as the aircraft comes alive .Wales UK.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Abracadabra! Thanks fred Ted 🙂

[@tippo5341]

Another excellent display of your finesse and artistic realism with a sense of detail second to none. I truly find your modelling works of art, and the music and details you accompany each project with, as well as your comments, make every video a pleasure to watch. I'd like to see an SR-71 build, one of the truly ageless aircarft the USAF retired (damn them), no greater a beast than the "HABU"

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Tippo 😃. I believe the SR-71 is also eligible for the the "Wild Card" draw at the end of the next video, so good luck!

[@bear_2884]

Просто нет слов что бы высказать свое восхищение качеством работы! Это просто шедевр.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Вот Это Да! Спасибо вам большое!

[@thedubstepaddict3675]

I just recently built a Su-27 SM by revell in 1:72 scale. Im a starter tho so i brush painted. I used the camo seen at the start of the vid, the one with the red 06 on the nose. Seeing your videos really inspires me, and your work is mesmerizing!!!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks The DubstepAddict , I hope you're happy with your project outcome. 😃

[@wartimemodeling5312]

I wish more modeling company's would make the instructions and color sheet more detailed like this

[@punman5392]

Incredible machine with extreme capabilities all at a low production cost. Fits perfectly in the Soviet system. It’s also a massive aircraft

[@OstrichLongneck]

Nice work! I love the way you weathered the engines, and the camo pattern really pops! - Trevor

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Trevor, I appreciate it!

[@Balthazar_RetrowaveDX7Liberman]

Господи... как это патриотично. Спасибо автору за выставленные песни и за хорошую работу ❤❤❤. Подписка

[@MaxAfterburner]

большое спасибо вам 😉

[@kin3ticwav]

I just bough a 1:144 scale SU-27 to practice on. Didn't know you'd done this one and it was a great guide to get me started. Would love to see you do the SU-57 eventually.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Have fun Kin3tic 😉

[@kin3ticwav]

@@MaxAfterburner thank you!

[@TheModelGuy]

I found the same thing with the Tamiya Mark Fit: It took several thin coats to get it to start to work. Personally I find laying down Mark Set first before the decal and Mark Sol afterwards. It's an extra step, but it does sink them into panel lines/rivets nicely. Another great video!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Saint Robbie!

[@josealganaraz9433]

Wow so nice! Amazing paint job! Can you do a video showing your materials of work and setup please. Thank you!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Jose, I'll have to include a tour of my work area and such on the next video.

[@radzy76]

Great job on Su27! Finished model looks superb and video was very informative about techniques you used! Cheers.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks radzy76! I'm glad you found it interesting and hopefully useful for any projects you're considering.

[@JagdeepSingh-sy2mh]

Very detailed explanation and build. Fabulous work.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Jagdeep, thanks for watching 😃

[@larryshamlin8578]

Great work all the way around Max,really like the engine detail.Beautiful job.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Larry, many thanks! 😃

[@stamp9808]

Спасибо за видео.В эту работу вы вкладываете душу и сердце.Привет из России.Подписка и лайк.

[@MaxAfterburner]

большое спасибо вам!

[@chrishicks1417]

Nice job. I really like the weathering on this jet. One thing to note for reference is that the stars on the wings are backward - the point for Russian/USSR stars should point forwards/upwards, the same as the US star.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Chris, I'm glad you liked it! As for the stars, please see the bottom of the video description page.

[@zainrobson4515]

I will never be able to build anything half as good as this, but it is absolutely mesmerizing watching someone else do it. Quickest 31:59 of my life 😂

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Zain, I appreciate the positive comments!

[@bradsinacore6664]

Zain Robson you're probably a lot better than you're giving yourself credit for. And if you want to improve, I'm sure you can, just be patient. In the modeling world, just like everything else, we are always finding new ways to improve.

[@mauriciogonzalez8474]

Zain Robson .....NEVER SAY NEVER !!!!!

[@lukaszprusicki-8133]

You can

[@mr.modern4419]

I love your ATIS information reference in this video. Great job as always!!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks again, changes ahead...🤐

[@WADIII]

This was a great video. Thanks with the fun with math section. 😉 It was enjoyable to watch the amount of detail you put into this model and how you tackled some challenges. One more thing really like the facts you put in. Andrew

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Andrew! It all was a lot of work, but I get much "compensation" from wonderful comments like these :-)

[@cesarrodriguezcastaneda494]

Excellent work my friend. Congratulations.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks, cesarrodriguezcastaneda494 😃

[@johanblume2621]

What a great build! I’m seriously thinking about purchasing this kit, as I’ve wanted to do a Russian jet for a while. Your choice of music is perfect for this Russian jet - it gets you in the mood.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Johan, it's a good kit and goes together pretty well.

[@Peter-bakker]

I have the SU-30 MKI and the F-111A both from Academy and the are pretty good and well modeled

[@lawrencereid9375]

ANOTHER superb effort on your part especially given the intricacies of the three tone camouflage scheme. With your introduction this time, I thought I might hear Marko Ramius and the crew of "Red October" join in the singing!If you are still taking requests for future builds, might I suggest a RAF Tornado in "Desert Pink" from the first Gulf War in '91? A 1/48th rendition would be super but, in your hands, I can only imagine what it would look like in 1/32nd! THANKS. Keep up the good, ah, make that GREAT work.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Lawrence! That Tornado is definitely a horse of a different color. ;-)

[@icervoid]

Wonderful as this russian music, And the detail of hull is preserved.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Glad you enjoyed it, icervoid. 😃

[@mishalobanov9744]

Thank you! Wing stars rotated 180 degrees.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Misha, people have been commenting on that, but the stars are only pointing slightly inboard per instructions. I think the camera angles may be making them look 180 degrees off. I'm thinking of replacing the stars and just have them aligned with the long axis of the the fuselage.

[@mishalobanov9744]

On vertical rudders stars pointing upwards. On wings they must be pointing forward. Great job! And music too!

[@gary851]

Yes i saw su27 2 or 3 times on air show and even climb to see the cockpit and it is HUGE! it is twice the size of F16. Tail vertical stabilizer is taller that a man.

[@MaxAfterburner]

That's amazing gary851! They seem bigger for sure!

[@gary851]

Max_Afterburner Yes in scale comparison it looks more like a transport plane than a fighter. I saw Tornado, A10 and F16 next to it if i can recall it correctly. I remember that radar dome was painted white and it had nuclear warning sign - you know these 3 triangles in yellow and i still don't know why. it was a Belorussian plane that i saw in 2009 and tragically it crashed at airshow next day and both pilots died.

[@arrant638]

@@gary851 Belarus was part of the USSR. After the collapse of all the planes were in this territory began to belong to this country. For example, when reuniting Germany and the GDR in modern Germany, in the territory of the GDR remained MiG 29. And the air force of this country used them until some period.

[@goldenmanuever1176]

Thanks for adding the Russian music. Nice touch and nice build! Excellent.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Golden Manuever, all the ad revenue for that one goes to the music company. 😏

[@VonDrinkoften]

Epically awesome mate. I've got an Academy UB version of the Fulcrum but you've sold me on the single seater. Really nice work!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks so much James!

[@TLNetworkGuru]

Wonderful modeling, wonderful music, superb video!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Timothy, glad you enjoyed this presentation!

[@chriswells9466]

Thank you for posting. I have just started airbrushing with the same brush as you but am struggling. I notice you hold your brush much closer. Can I ask what psi you spray at please? Do you thin your Tamiya paints before spraying? Thank you.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Chris, my compressor does not have a gauge, but I estimate it runs at about 22 psi. I thin my Tamiya acrylics before airbrushing at a higher paint to thinner ratio than most hobbyists at about 80% paint to 20% thinner. Other modelers usually go with 60-70% paint to 40-30% thinner.

[@ericgorski73]

Been watching your builds. Really great work! Love your approach to kits.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Eric, so great to read your comments!

[@mr.modern4419]

I loved your ATIS bit!!! Very witty.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Turn right heading 090, descend and maintain 6000, report when airport in sight. 😉

[@cyberdami]

Great job... Yet another vote for your next build to be the tamiya f14, the a or the d 😉

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi cyberdami, thanks! I received my Tamiya F-14D in the mail just yesterday. The sealed box looks so beautiful. However, I probably won't break open the cellophane until December!

[@richardsmith2586]

Amazing,didn’t understand the maths at all but simply stunning

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Richard, I'm pleased you enjoyed the results!

[@DevInvest]

Nice model, well done! Russian Folk songs WITH titles was awesome!

[@MaxAfterburner]

DevInvest, thanks! The music fit for the video and was listed as public domain and creative commons(0), but it turned out not be true so I got dinged on copyright so KZbin and the music holder are collecting revenue on ads they're posting on my video. I won't even get one cent towards a bottle of model paint.

[@AvengerII]

The Su-27 is probably a more useful fighter because of its superior range and higher weapons payload but I always felt the MiG-29 edged it out in appearance. I just think it's a better-looking plane not that I'm saying Flanker is ugly, either. The LERX is larger and rounder on the MiG but the view out of cockpit is better in the Su-27. Su-27 like the F-15 will never sneak into a fight. The Russians, btw, appreciate the NATO names for these planes. They really fit the planes. Half the time in the past the codenames assigned to Soviet-era fighters were not so complimentary! It's funny that there are equally-owned numbers for MiG-29s and Su-27s in the US (2 apiece) but there are no Flankers currently on display in any museum in the US but there are at least 7 MiG-29s on display. Two of them are at Wright-Patterson AFB; 1 at Intel office, the other in the Cold War hangar of the USAF Museum. They definitely have been flying these planes over Area 51... There are photos taken from a distance with telescopic lens-equipped cameras but it's obvious the planes are there even if USAF doesn't admit it.

[@mustangbob51]

another awesome build Max. thanks for putting up the build

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks again Bob!

[@foorcscale]

Not a bad build. Big tip here which will improve things for you, try a gloss cote before you apply decals and wash, the decals will fix without the horrible silvering around the edges and the wash will be a lot easier to remove. Also did you notice you put the stars on the wings upside down.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks, but at 23:48 I do note that I put on a protective gloss coat. The stars are correct, it may be the angle of the camera view that is creating this illusion.

[@zwanso]

I bought this exact model still in the box. This has been an awesome, awesome video!! Sharp work, loved the music choice! I'm modeling in the flight configuration ( landing gear up) but the rubber wheels are the great! SUBSCRIBED! :)

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks very much zwanso 😃

[@andrewsscalemodelshobbiesa4203]

That looks amazing. Great job.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Andrew!

[@MaxWelliver]

This is a great video. Definitely going to use these techniques on my FA18 in VFC-12 colors.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Max, I'm glad you found something useful for your project!

[@alexlp9053]

Great build and great fitting music really enjoyed listening to it!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks AlexLP, I thought the music fit here as well. It's hard to find vocal tracks though without paying royalties.

[@ltligma6306]

Excellent job! This looks amazing

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Lt Ligma!

[@monteirosilva2824]

Belo trabalho,um dos mas belos aviões da atualidade.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Muito obrigado a você, MONTEIRO SILVA!

[@iandavies6620]

Another exceptional build dude!

[@MaxAfterburner]

I appreciate that, Ian!

[@enki1598]

Подсмотрел некоторые приемы тонировки, обязательно их использую у себя. Как раз Ил-28 делаю сейчас. И да, музыка какая то древняя)))

[@MaxAfterburner]

Повеселись!

[@Tomasz-Semik]

Fantastic Beautiful model Su-27 Great work

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Tomasz, it was a nice kit, so that helped!

[@catto4428]

I'm planning on buying this, great model and great work you did, Max. Do you need to have the landing gear extended or are you able to have the landing gear retracted?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Catto, I think you can find a way to retract the gear and close the doors, but there is no stand included.

[@PerisModels]

Another excellent build my friend Great metal work One trick I do when the kit comes with rubber tyres is to sand the surface to give that weathered look 😉

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks again buddy! I liked the tires so much, I didn't want to "tarnish" them, but you're right, I should have given them a used appearance.

[@telerulz]

Themusic was awesome,took me back a bit. Good viideo

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Colin, thanks! The music was supposed to be public domain, but it turned out not so and I got copyright hit. The chance to make ad revenue to pay for some of the paint in the project will never happen. Everything goes to KZbin and the music holders. ☹️

[@TowMaters]

Ok... This my 3rd video man... or my 4th tonight... Man you are great at model building man... The music is perfect to what you do man... Have just 1 question for you... Have you ever built a tow truck model before???? lol.... Don't worry about them dislikes man... They are just the trolls in youtube... Love you Brother....

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks TowMaters! I hope you don't burn yourself out too quickly on the videos :-P

[@elementseb3735]

excellent kit ,skill and video editing ! love your content ! please keep going !

[@MaxAfterburner]

Will do, thanks The Orange Element!

[@enki1598]

У вас хорошие работы, буду часто заглядывать к вам)))

[@MaxAfterburner]

Спасибо, наслаждайтесь!

[@ES-ix1rn]

Thanks a lot for one another great job! My uncle flew one of those great birds in the late 80s. I want to build up a model as a present for him. Now I've got the clue how to do it. Thanks again. p.s. Hope you have a plan to build up one of the delta-winged fighters such as Mirage 3 or Israeli Kfir.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Eugene, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and that it can be useful for your build! I'm sure your Uncle will be proud to receive such a wonderful gift. :-)

[@otrootro9597]

Great build, just one question? the botton of the aircraft is painted with the light blue? or with the gray? thanks!!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi atza_daniel chavez_garcia, thanks. The underside is in the lighter blue. 🙂

[@otrootro9597]

@@MaxAfterburner thank a lot!!!

[@andresmunozolvera6519]

Hola desde México. Quiero felicitarte. Ese avión lo realizaste muy bien. Gracias por compartir ese vídeo. Saludos.!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Gracias!

[@insanesebbl854]

Lovely build! Little tip: don't use the Tamiya metallics. You will get much better results with AK Xtreme metal, alclad or MRP metallics :) you really should try them out

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi, that's a problem I have in that I don't try other product lines. I tend to stick with the same paints and such.

[@insanesebbl854]

Max_Afterburner haha I know that problem too good and i went the other extreme now: trying nearly every brand ending up with over 200 paints. But using other metallic products is something I dont regret :)

[@MaxAfterburner]

That's great! Getting out of the "comfort zone" can really improve things for ourselves in the hobby.

[@bruceosborne1892]

Fantastic build!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Bruce!

[@voodoonights1671]

Brilliant work and terrific video.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hello again! Thanks for your kudos VooDoo Nights!

[@planenuts]

So impressed and a very enjoyable tutorial. Love the result.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Mariano!

[@MrDantres]

How can a plane be so beautiful? Great build, great video! PS: it's always raining where you live, man! :D

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thank you Dantres 😉

[@johnthurber3058]

For your wash? Do dip your cotton swab / paper towel in mineral spirits to wipe off the wash?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi John, I will dip the swab/paper towel in some mineral spirits if the weathering I have applied has already begun to dry and/or if I feel there is too much black oil paint laid down in an area.

[@xTheZapper]

Having recently finished the Academy Su-27, it's interesting to see that both kits have the same annoying nub on the upper wing. Many of the parts look familiar too, which is odd seeing as the scalemates website doesn't list the two kits as the same mold.

[@markjackson7650]

Gary Gray they are the same mould mate. I have the academy one too and upon initial inspection it seems the fit is sketchy at best how did you find yours?

[@xTheZapper]

Oh, well someone needs to update Scalemates! If they're they're same mold then that is good and (mostly) bad news. I also have this HB kit, so the good news is that the Dream Model photoetch that I forgot to use on the Academy should also fit this one, but the bad news being that *the fit on the Academy is shocking* in places. The leading edges are awful, the fuselage was quite twisted, I think there were dodgy seams around the cockpit (caused by the twisting), sink marks and ejector pin holes everywhere, and the upper surface of mine was covered in fine scratches. The missiles were a bit crappy so I actually used the ones from this Hobbyboss kit. A bonus is that the HB kit has the cool looking R-77 missiles with the grid fins, the pylons were nicer too. I only built the Academy because at the time I bought it, it was the only 1/48 Flanker around. Since then this Hobbyboss one came out, and the Kinetic Su-33 and the Kitty Hawk Su-35. I've also got those kits, so it'll be interesting to see how different they are. The Kitty Hawk and Kinetic were *OBVIOUSLY* different from the Academy when I had a rummage through the boxes, the Kinetic looks to be an order of magnitude higher quality, but a faint alarm bells started ringing when looking at the HB, even the cardboard sleeve the body sits in in the box is the same! Put it this way, I'd never build another Academy, but it the HB is based on it... oh dear. :'-( I'm worried now, I'm going to have a look through the HB box and see if all the painful memories come flooding back.

[@parascalemodels]

Another nice build. Thanks for sharing

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks again!

[@herpahezen]

Well thank you again for another great video, though I think now I have 2 kits I am looking to buy this weekend. This and the Tamiya F-14d.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Inola! Believe it or not, I received my Tamiya F-14D in the mail today :-D

[@herpahezen]

Max_Afterburner haha oh man lucky I can't wait to see you build that one. I've been watching people build the A's and they just looked like a dream to put together. I was working on the old revell d but I think that's not gonna be finished hehe. Well hope your having fun man!

[@theraiden9631]

can't unheard the lyric,great video.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks The Raiden96!

[@whocares6965]

that's one sexy looking bird there!!! if that plane had a skirt, it'd be in trouble with me around! 😆

[@MaxAfterburner]

🤨😉

[@eduardviska]

Super job, building. ??? You paints all Tamiya acryl ? Thx Edward, Czech Republic.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi, I would say 98% of the paint I use on the models are Tamiya acrylics.

[@SAMax2268]

Excellent work...great attention to detail. Would like to see you build a world war 1 aircraft...one of those classic bi-planes ... I have not seen too many of those built. Keep up the excellent videos though👏👍

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Amer, maybe a Sopwith Camel sometime.

[@bodek]

i just ordered my first airbrush and compressor. do you have any tips for complete beginners and on what to practice to get better?

[@MaxAfterburner]

I think trigger control is the most important thing. You have to practice getting used to the tension and what to expect based on how much you pull back and thus adjusting the airflow of paint.

[@amazonamazon4872]

Nice, i personally favor the design of "soviet" aircraft, they have a much more aggressive look compared to our sleeker look (although the F-117a is totally badass i hope to get 1 to build at some point). In my top 5 of fav aircraft is the SU-35s. I did however notice that you may have forgotten to weather the radome? But still looks ridiculously amazing!

[@MaxAfterburner]

I did some light smudging on the radome, but it may not have been picked up all that well by the camera.

[@tomyfamily1]

You do some Amazing Work.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Tomyfamily 18, I try!

[@MrKrc2002]

Nice paint work and weathering

[@MrKrc2002]

nice paint work and weathering

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Kelly, I find that segment of model work the most enjoyable portion of the hobby.

[@buckmerdoc8860]

Nice work max!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks k c!

[@danielmateusz9293]

simply amazing!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@zsoltkonkoly1250]

Perfect working

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Zsolt Konkoly, thank you! 😄

[@yaorongdai8454]

Cool! You made these 2 exhaust nozzles by acrylic paint!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@chopstyx1]

I'm actually putting together a SU27 kit atm. It's one of my all time favorite jets. Such a beautiful aircraft. However, the quality on the kit I'm putting together is pretty bad. Pieces don't line up well and it's a lot of work. I don't know much about brands and had just bought one randomly. So I'm wondering what brands you recommend for good quality, highly detailed models? I recognize Tamiya brand, but don't know if they're really top quality or just standard mainstream. Anyway, I really enjoyed your video and it's given me some ideas to go off for my own kit that even though the model isn't very good I hope it'll still look good in the end. I've subscribed and will be sure to check out some of your other builds.

[@MaxAfterburner]

The newer Tamiya kits are top-notch usually. Hasegawa is pretty good, Hobby Boss as well as some others are hit-and-miss.

[@chopstyx1]

@@MaxAfterburner Thanks, I'll probably pick up another SU27 kit after this one at some point and tackle it again.

[@bigmig496]

Nice work!👍

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks BiG MiG!

[@knoppenbrock7282]

Very well done!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks again!

[@tommylakasi3022]

Wait..... should i do weathering first or decals? Most people do decals first, i just applied a gloss coat on my model. Im done basic painting but i think i might do a bit highlighting. Should i weather or decal first

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Tommy, it's up to the builder. As I mentioned in the video, I prefer to add decals after weathering, but most model builders add their decals before weathering.

[@bobbyallison2980]

Great video Max! Question, when your painting the larger areas, why are you using such a thin passes with the airbrush? Seems like it takes you a while.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Bobby, I prefer to have a lot of control by slowly building up the paint rather than ending up too far and having to make corrections.

[@chucky387y]

For the motherland!

[@joellecompte6809]

Hi there, I am about to start the kit, I was wondering, how did you manage to put the front landing gear at the end? The plan tells you put it on at the beginning but I tried to put it when all is closed up and it’s impossible. How did you do it? Thank

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Joel, it was awhile ago now, but I seem to recall it was difficult doing this out of plan sequence. I may have cut the piece apart appropriately and inserted a portion at a time then glued it together from there. This Flanker B is deep inside a glass cabinet now. If I get a chance to retrieve it, I'll have to look again and refresh my memory. 🤔

[@joellecompte6809]

@@MaxAfterburner Thanx Max for the answer, I will try to figure out something on my side.

[@davedelaney9727]

Beautiful build and paint work I've got this kit in my stash may have to break it out and build it now!! Can I ask what adhesive did you use to attach th e nose cone please?

[@MaxAfterburner]

I used the old style Testors at the internal tab and slot points and a circumferential swipe of the Tamiya Extra Thin Cement.

[@davedelaney9727]

Max_Afterburner Many thanks for that it is much appreciated!! I look forward to your next build keep them coming!! All the best Dave.

[@farshidalikhani6730]

Great work. I was wondering how you can manage to apply 2D printed paper mask to actual 3D fuselage like F4 or F18? How you trace curves & depth?/ Thanks for sharing.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi, Thanks. The curvatures on the surfaces can be challenging. I usually have to use some masking tape to compensate where the 2D paper does not fit well. You might notice this on the A-10 build video.

[@mayotzynxocoyotl5990]

Felicidades, le quedó muy bien el modelo!...

[@MaxAfterburner]

Gracias Mayotzyn!

[@ascari6460]

Did you use regular paint for your primer?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hello ascari6460, I just did a coat with NATO Black to start as the primer/black shading for the surfaces. 😀

[@Гондурасвогне]

Здорово! Хорошо постарался!

[@MaxAfterburner]

🙂

[@mgpetruby]

Truly amazing artistry! Please tell us where you find such accurate facts and statistics.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks again! I just do some research in books and through good internet sources.

[@NhanLe-wh2hi]

Do you reckon 10 mls of each paint colour would work or do i need alot more?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi NhanLe-wh2hi, if you're airbrushing, that should be plenty 😊