Building the Hasegawa 1/48 Scale AV-8B Harrier

[@ManuelGutierrez-bo1fb]

I love the smell of a brand new Hasegawa kit !!

[@MaxAfterburner]

😎

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

Having grown up with model Spitfires and Hurricanes, ME109s and FW 190s I remember the first news of the P1127 was like a miracle or some kind of joke. It was the most extraordinary thing to see a plane do that

[@autisticgamer9917]

Whoever the people are who dislike videos like this, they need to stop and just enjoy the video or just not watch it its so simple

[@ryanyoung8245]

Another great video. I finally started building again, thanks partly to watching your videos.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Ryan, great to hear you're building again! 🙂

[@lancet.346]

Aw man, sorry to hear about your pup. Thanks for another great video.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Lance T., it's been 5 months and nothing is the same without my little guy...

[@monteirosilva2824]

Belo trabalho e obrigado por mostrar suas técnicas.um abraço do Brasil.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Oi MONTEIRO SILVA , muito obrigado!

[@pug5330]

Great video! Sorry for your dog, I know what it feels like, lost my dog 4 years ago and it still stings to think about her. :(

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Pug, dogs are our greatest joy... and sorrow. 😔

[@TomP-148]

building this kit right now. The 3 part wing section is a pain. especially directly behind the cockpit too portion

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi TomP-148, I still remember the portion behind the cockpit being problematic. 🤨

[@Shashman82]

Ohhh sweet, a BUFF! Great build, and very sorry for your loss.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Shashman82 🙂

[@knightstalker-qb3pm]

My 2nd tour was 2nd MAW MCAS Cherry Point NC. Right across Fox runway for VTOL T/O and landings. 😁

[@MaxAfterburner]

👍

[@stevie65able]

Watching this build video of the Harrier sure has its ups and downs......

[@MaxAfterburner]

Oh my gosh, Stephen!! 😜

[@stevie65able]

Max_Afterburner I had to do it!

[@billwilliams7970]

Excellent work balancing out weathering. That's my favorite part sometimes and I have gotten a bit carried away with it.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks so much Bill, I'm glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@MrBorzorg]

I discovered this splendid plane at 15 when I saw the movie True Lies in 1994 with Arnold Schwarzeneger. I was really impressed. Great build. 👍👍

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Nino Nino 🙂 J.L. Curtis: Have you killed people? Schwarzenegger: Yeah, but they were all bad.

[@Yaris510]

Another beautiful build, Max - and I really like the way you integrate factual information about the 'plane into your video. Oh, and condolences on your little dog - I lost my cat, a cute tortoiseshell, earlier this year; it really hurts when you have to bury a beloved pet.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Stephan, it's hard to lose a pet family member as you know. Milo passed away 5 months ago and I did a little thing at the end of the A-6E video for him. I think about him every day and I wanted to put in another little homage to him in this latest video.

[@Yaris510]

@@MaxAfterburner Sure - RIP Milo and Coquette; much loved and sadly missed.

[@PeteCourtier]

Can’t beat the sound of a RR Pegasus spooling down👍 Great video👌

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks OttoVonSkidmark 😊

[@davannagle450]

Thank you for your sharing. When myself and my ex broke up 3 years ago she took our dog, in the end and after multiple visits I had to say goodbye, I know the sting you feel brother, it's so painful.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Honestly 1981, thanks. Dogs are the best, sorry you had to part from yours.

[@tattabox]

This is yet another beautiful model you gave completed here. I love your painting technique and it's always a pleasure to watch your work. Congratulations!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thrilled you enjoyed it tattabox, thanks for watching 😊

[@Mr.Titanium1911]

Great video! Been looking to build a Harrier for the longest time.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Mr Titanium, and best wishes for your Harrier build! 😁

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

I love the builds. It nice to get a bit of history behind the aircraft too. 👍👍🇨🇦

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Bob, I'm glad you're enjoying the series so far! 😄

[@hamhamable]

After watching the end video clue: GEEEE I REALLY WONDER WHAT WILL YOU BUILD NEXT :P

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hmmmmm 🤔

[@squidkid2]

Great video and a great end result on the model. I like unusual prototypes and the Harrier fits the bill, plus I like the upgraded AV-8B in the American Marine lo vis paint scheme.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Many thanks, squidkid2 🙂

[@davedelaney9727]

Really enjoyed watching this build!! It's not a straight forward kit to put together and you absolutely nailed it superb end result👍👍👍 R.I.P. Milo.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks so much Dave, I appreciate your comments 😇

[@aleventb]

Well done, one of the best described building I have ever watched. Sorry for your dog...

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks for Milo, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. 🙂

[@butterballin3686]

I have this very model sitting with me right now, I'm trying to wrap my head around the instructions. This video was helpful because I had no idea what I was looking at; I'm 90% sure a real harrier would be easier to put together!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Logan, glad it might help. 👍

[@DFX2KX]

I've always found the Harrier to be a fascinating aircraft. Never put a model of one together, though.

[@soupfork2105]

DFX2KX Very first model I ever built with my dad when I was 7 or so was a 1/72 Harrier. I remember the kit had grey and green plastic parts and RAF markings. Early harrier with the pointed nose. Been trying to find that exact kit, but no luck so far.

[@DavidLee-df888]

@@soupfork2105 not sure which kit that might have been, but if you want a decent 1/72 GR1 (pointy nose) RAF Harrier, the best choice nowadays would be the latest Airfix version. Indeed, for any 1/72 first gen Harrier, GR1, GR3 or AV8A, Sea Harrier FRS1 or FA2 go for Airfix. If you want 1/48 Sea Harrier then get Kinetic's FRS1 or FA2, or wait for them to release the rest eventually....

[@soupfork2105]

@@DavidLee-df888 Did some more digging and eventually recognized the box art on an old 70's airfix kit, I'm 99% sure it was this one: www.scalemates.com/kits/matchbox-pk-16-hsmk-1-harrier--1162920

[@DavidLee-df888]

@@soupfork2105 wow, I'm probably not quite as old as you but I remember seeing this kit in my local(now long closed) newsagents. I bought a few kits from them as a boy but not this one though. Still waiting for a Kinetic GR3 though.......

[@vinh2473]

good to see you back

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks, had a bit of difficulty finding free time to work on this one.

[@lpcouturie8182]

My daddy was stationed at Cherry Point. So many Harriers crashed the people in his office started calling them Carolina lawn darts.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi LP Couturie, that's a great story, thanks for sharing! 😉

[@VonDrinkoften]

Great job on the Harrier, Looks awesome.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks James C 🙂

[@juliohernandez6856]

Great build! Love the harrier. Looking forward to the next one. You might have to buy extra paint!

[@MaxAfterburner]

At least a gallon, Julio 😀😛

[@foabmoab]

Nicely done, Max. Always been a fan of the Harrier. Its a shame they don't appear at the local airshow anymore.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Foab Moab, and thanks! 🙂

[@josealejandroalvaradobotei8584]

Excelente video desde Chile abrazo me encanta los aviones el aeromodelismo gran trabajo 👍👍🇨🇱

[@kommasar]

Mate, another cracking project. Top work there

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks kommasar 😊

[@bryanjacla1068]

What weapons and equipment set are compatible with the AV-8B II? I'm planning to build a 1/72 Hasegawa AV-8B II and I got the Weapons Set V and IX for the weapons. I know about the LITENING pods for the equipment, GBU-38 for bombs, and AIM-9 and AIM-120 for AAMs. What about the others?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Bryan, I can't say I'm much of an expert on Harrier load out capabilities. This particular kit had only the AIM-9L Sidewinders, 300 gallon drop tanks, gun pod option, and the AN/AAQ-28 Litening II pod.

[@oot007]

Another great model. Your modelling videos as the best on youtube.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks oot 😊

[@lawrencereid9375]

Beautiful build! SEMPER FI.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Lawrence, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It was a shame I had to remove the Marine Hymn, I thought it would have been a good touch for the Marines and fans of Marines out there. But darn those false copyright claims. I didn't feel like another KZbin fight...

[@Drewsmodels]

Another great build! Can’t wait to see the big Buff build!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Drew, it's a monster!🙂

[@kyawnaing65]

wow the harrier is amazing

[@josealejandroalvaradobotei8584]

Gran trabajo amigo 😁🤘🤘🇨🇱yo también armo aviones 👍👍

[@allgood6760]

Awesome Max!.... we have a GR3 Harrier in a museum here in NZ 👍🇳🇿

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi All Good, that's great! After a little more time, I think all of our remaining U.S. Harriers will be in museums or in the boneyard as they get replaced by their F-35 counterpart. 🤨

[@allgood6760]

@@MaxAfterburner HMS Invincible visited NZ in 1983 and there was an airshow the Sea Harrier did a bow which is quite unique! ... a mate of mine was Tactical Radar Operator on HMS Invincible during the Falklands War he was impressed with the Sra Harrier and he said he didn't know if he was going to live or die.. war is a scary thing! 🤔🇳🇿

[@razif6916]

One of my fav aircraft..

[@michaelchristensen6884]

That gap on the top wing is there because in real life for them to change the engine, they have to remove the complete forward wing assembly and all the nozzles while the plane is jacked up in a nose down position to pull the engine out from above. The squadron I talked with said the fastest they had ever done an engine change and ready to fly was 53 hours.

[@TJRohyans]

Fine job! Personally, I think it's too clean. ;) Looking forward to the BUFF! I was a Crew Chief on B-52H at Minot AFB, ND many years ago now.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks TJ, I was planning to make the AV-8B Harrier a bit grimier, but the photos from VMA-223 showed they actually keep their Harriers pretty clean. Seems like the B-52s will be flying forever 😮

[@sofiabonelli9121]

No doubt kept clean by LCpls on a working party armed with tools completely insufficient to the job. Did the Air Force ever make guys cut the grass with fingernail clippers?

[@TJRohyans]

Nah man, we're the Air Force, not Grunts! LOL!

[@markshellard5894]

Really enjoyed the build

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Ghost Rider 🙂

[@fredtedstedman]

Great job Max ! Love the Harrier , I like the nose shape on yours , makes it visually more interesting . I have built 5 - only problem i have is trying to get them to sit on 4 wheels , simultaneously ( 1:72 and 1:48 , tamiya , Italeri , Airfix etc etc . all are three-wheelers ! ) we used to live in a low fly zone in Mid Wales , near the Mach Loop , so saw lots of Harriers over the years.

[@Maxtherocketguy]

Maybe san down the wheels to fix it?

[@GeorgSFKrink]

Build exactly the same Hasegawa model #7228 and had exactly the same fit issues with the main wing. Glad to see that it apparently wasn't my dumbness.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Definitely the biggest sticking point on this kit Georg 😬

[@garyfairley9807]

It’s sad that we’re no longer involved in the Harrier story on this side of the Pond but I was delighted to see your fab build. I’ve got the Eduard version in my pile so may just have to dig it out for my own next build!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Gary, is yours an older kit? I'm not familiar with that edition.

[@garyfairley9807]

It’s Hasegawa’s Harrier GR-7 kit reboxed with Eduard resin and PE parts and new marking options. www.scalemates.com/kits/eduard-1166-harrier-gr7-9--1000783

[@yolomeme7857]

The Harrier family was surely the first issued and the only successful V/STOL family of planes of its generation, but not the first per se.

[@andreagiordano2689]

Hi max, NJAU (Nice Job As Usual) 😁! A couple of questions here 1) is there a rationale for the paint mix when it comes to those camouflages? Experience, taste, instructions booklet, or what else? 2) why give a clear *gloss* cover before applying decals, instead of a clear *matt*, which you nevertheless apply at the end? 3) when using thinned oil paint for panel lines and weathering do you wait for it to be dry before wiping it off, or do you rub straight after the application? thanks 👍👋

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Andrea, I mainly use Tamiya acrylic paints and many kits may not list Tamiya colors on their suggested paint guides. I stick with colors that have worked well for me in the past, so it's a combination of experience and personal taste. 2) Flat paint colored surfaces are grainy if you look at them on a "microscopic" level. Decals affix better to a smooth finish and this is one of the reasons for applying the clear gloss coat. If you put a decal onto a matte surface, there is a chance that the decal's clear carrier film border/zones especially will be very visible after drying in an effect known as "silvering". The emblem will look more like a decal rather than something that is "painted" on and therefore not give a realistic appearance to your model. The final flat coat is to get everything back to a matte tone that military aircraft mostly exhibit. 3) After applying the oil based washes and I'm looking to just emphasize panel lines, I allow the paint to dry only for a short time. When I want to add more grime to the area, I'll allow the wash to dry longer so that the wash doesn't come off too easily as I work the area. Most of the time if you decide later you want to clean up a grimy region, you can dip the cotton swab in clean mineral spirits and wipe away what you don't want.

[@andreagiordano2689]

@@MaxAfterburner Sticking to the topic of camouflage, I thought that kit producers would refer in their kit instructions to real colors, having real reference numbers, and that paint producers would offer a paint, with its own code, but matching the real one....it sounds from your reply that this is not necessarily the case 🤔...

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi, most of the time they will refer to specific paint manufacturers with the product code for each color. However, they usually don't list all the companies. For instance, Hasegawa does not list Tamiya paints for their kits, but they will list other companies.

[@cs8862]

Awesome as always man!!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Carlos! It didn't quite end up where I wanted it though. 🤔

[@cs8862]

@@MaxAfterburner I couldnt even tell man still looks stellar!

[@marcustiggs5361]

how did you align the front to the intake with no gaps? I had a huge gap on the underside and misalignment with the cockpit

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Marcus, it's been awhile since I built the Harrier. I only recall struggling with the "turtle shell" just aft of the cockpit. I'm not sure if you got a bad production unit?

[@marcustiggs5361]

@@MaxAfterburner it was a pain. I got so frustrated. I think im going to build it again. I threw away the one i had

[@marcusaureliusantoninusaug2161]

Good job as always Mr. Afterburner! :)

[@MaxAfterburner]

Helloooo MAAA, thanks! 🙂

[@jakubkucharzewski5637]

Great build mate and i m looking forward to b52 .

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Jakub 🙂, work has already begun. I also await some parts for the project that are overdue.

[@butirki77]

Beautiful keep up the hard work!! You make it look so easy I myself did the F22 raptor using your video took me more than 70 hours of work and still not done!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks yousif, good luck with the finishing touches 🙂

[@butirki77]

Max_Afterburner thank you sir! I hope so but still not as good as you keep them coming! ❤️

[@ck1737]

I watched and fell asleep and watched again.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi CK, 😴😉

[@ianjackson7515]

Not sure how I missed this one from 2019, sorry I'm late to the party !! Overall not a bad build. Quick note - the fin on the drop tank ought to be facing outward. All the best from New Zealand.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Ian, better late than never. That fin error was caught early on after the video was uploaded and is noted near the bottom of the "More About" description for this build. The model's external tanks were corrected afterwards. Thanks for watching! 😇

[@voodoonights1671]

Nice video as always and cracking build.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi VooDoo Nights, thanks! 😎

[@alexmiller3883]

I loved your video and your model making! If anything helps, im currently working on these jets! You can put more “wear” in everything because these jets are getting up there in age.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Alex, awesome, thank you for the comments and your service! 😃

[@Nbwest609]

The plane looks great. That might be a little more than a clue at the end, just a little tho.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Nathan, my guessing game to figure out what Project #17 was going to be didn't go well, so I'm hoping to generate some anticipation and enthusiasm for this next one. 😄

[@jaanikaapa6925]

Max_Afterburner It's the Blackhawk behind the BUFF, right? ;)

[@davidknowles2491]

@@jaanikaapa6925 Mabe it's a 1/700 scale version of the airport that video was filmed from?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Jaani, you have great eyesight! How did you see it? 🤣

[@jaanikaapa6925]

Max_Afterburner INFJ, baby. We notice everything. Actually, to me the BUFF was too obvious, so I started looking behind and around it. The Blackhawk would be a prank I'd pull. :)

[@user-ro1cs5hp5e]

very interesting video thanks for sharing it!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi P cj, "interesting" is the word for it. 😉

[@gianluigimarino8264]

Great!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Gianluigi 🙂

[@gianluigimarino8264]

@@MaxAfterburner ;-)

[@jcn115]

Found an error. The drop tanks are on the wrong side. The fin should be pointing outboard not inboard. Nice build though

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Knightmask, thanks, someone already beat you to it 😉. Check out the update in this channel's community tab if you'd like.

[@bryanjacla1068]

Great vid. I'm also gonna build a Harrier II Plus in 1/72 scale. BTW, Last sunday I've just got finished building my very first military kit, a Hobby Boss 1/72 AH-1S Cobra (JGSDF camo) and most of the techniques I'd used in building the JGSDF Cobra is came from your vids. My next build is the 1/72 Hasegawa F-15J but just temporarily stopped coz I'm still waiting for my ordered 1/72 JASDF weapons set but I'm also opted to build another AH-1S Cobra, but this time it's color scheme is from the newly-delivered AH-1S of the Philippine Air Force. Hopefully, with the acquisition of the 2 Cobras from Jordan via donation, this will strengthen the possibility of the PH Gov't buying the AH-1W or the AH-1Z. Looking forward for your next build

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Bryan, and best wishes on all of your projects!

[@bryanjacla1068]

@@MaxAfterburner after this build, what's the next one? Is it still based on the poll results last time? The 2nd highest number of votes from the poll or your personal choice?

[@MaxAfterburner]

@@bryanjacla1068 Hi Bryan, the next build is the model that received the 2nd most number of votes. There is a clue at the end of this Harrier build video.

[@jeremiahramirez7111]

Solid work!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Jeremiah 🙂

[@JavierSanchezdelRio]

Great job!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thank you Javier 🙂

[@joechunter1]

Another great video Max, I sure have learned alot from watching your videos.. Thank you.. I would love to see you build the AC-130 gunship some day.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks hunters1AR 38654, I'm glad you enjoyed it 😉

[@larryshamlin7573]

Max-Mr. Fix it.Awesome

[@isaacclarke8420]

Great video again Max! Can’t wait to see what’s next! :)

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Isaac 🙂

[@petermoscone3115]

great job as always.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Peter, I hope my next one goes better 🙂

[@Kairasp1]

Sir hi, beautiful built, an advice if you don`t mind, use a sanding stick instead of a metallic file, it really helps, do on your next project, you will know why.

[@MaxAfterburner]

I use either depending on what I'm working on at the time.

[@kyawnaing65]

i like all your videos from myanmar

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Kyaw 🙂

[@Maxtherocketguy]

Hey max aftburner do we have to use wash in models before wash?

[@MaxAfterburner]

I'm not sure what you mean on this one.

[@Maxtherocketguy]

@@MaxAfterburner sorry I mean do we have to use clear coat before we wash the lines on the model

[@MaxAfterburner]

Yes, I'll use a clear coat unless I'm trying to make it extra "dirty/grimy".

[@Maxtherocketguy]

@@MaxAfterburnerso the only consequences of not using clear coat is it getting dirty,the model paint will not be very messed up?

[@MaxAfterburner]

As long as you're not too aggressive with the washes.

[@fisionix3997]

Metal slug 👌

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

Well done!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks SFC! 😊

[@ChristopherLScott]

So cool. Thanks.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Christopher! 😊

[@f.alfonzoleon3487]

Have you tried to build a tornado jet? Because I think it would look cool

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi F.Alfonzo, I've definitely had some requests for the Tornado! A few squadrons of them used to visit at Davis-Monthan AFB over from Britain and from Germany and I would see them on the flightline parked nearby whenever our F-16 Vipers were doing "Live" fire exercises. 🤩

[@aarong.4691]

Amazing Job!! Can't wait to see how the new project comes out!! (and what payload it might have;) )

[@MaxAfterburner]

Monster-big for sure!

[@renzisoncrack]

Those fins for the fuel tanks are supposed to point outboard

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Clarence, you're absolutely correct. I didn't even pay attention to that. Another stupid mistake on my part. UGH! 🙄

[@franciscojavierdelgado8393]

I loving it...Me encanta

[@MaxAfterburner]

Gracias Francisco!

[@2ksnakenoodles]

I'm sorry about your dog, losing my dog is one of my greatest fears, greater than most because I know it's inevitable

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi GrimReaper101, thanks. It's been almost 2.5 years since Milo passed and I think of him every day. He was such a great companion and brightened up my life. I will always be thankful for the time we had together. 🙂

[@2ksnakenoodles]

@@MaxAfterburner that's nice to hear, I am grateful for the time I get to spend with my dog too :) losing a dog is never easy, and I haven't gotten past my first dog passing 6 years ago, I just learnt to be happy that she was there in the first place

[@theenglishchannelfishing9337]

great build! However, arent your fuel tanks the wrong way round?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Yes, please see the Community Tab for this channel showing pictures of the corrections. 😉

[@yesitsvish]

holy f**k i,m looking forward to the buff, if you do a harrier again maybe in RAF colours? much love.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks vish 🙂

[@jakeenglish4974]

Woohooo awesome work!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Always great to hear from you, thanks R34DLINE Gaming! 😊

[@jakeenglish4974]

Max_Afterburner may I ask how you get the camera angle for the videos? I’m considering starting to yt some of my builds

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi, I just set my camera on a chair beside me. Nothing spectacular 🙂

[@mymodelism]

Great job👍🏻

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks! 🙂

[@tthee01]

Dude, would be nice if you could try the f35 B (marines version) ... I am learning so much .... thank you !!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi tthee01, glad you liked it! 🙂

[@krankysfirebrand485]

I voted for this, hecc yea Rule brittania Edit: I see you have a different thumbnail compared to earlier videos like I suggested, it’s great

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks, I need to work on improving them.

[@mustangbob51]

another great model for the stable. but a 1/48th B-52 is going to take up a lot of room!!! i mean you have to do it in the same scale as the rest....right?? hahah

[@MaxAfterburner]

I may have to hang it on the wall or something!

[@mustangbob51]

seen one built once and it was in a flight diorama being refueled by a 1/48th KC-135

[@randycheow4268]

Can you build a SBD Dauntless, TBD Devastator or F4F Wildcat with the release of the new Midway movie

[@Leo-oj1bc]

Will be 10 ml of Ocean grey enough for this model?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Leo, that will be more than enough if you're airbrushing.

[@Leo-oj1bc]

@@MaxAfterburner ok thank you very much and im airbrushing

[@Leo-oj1bc]

@@MaxAfterburner Is it right, that for camo color 3, you need 2ml of ocean grey or is it just 2 drops of this colour?

[@MaxAfterburner]

It's 2mls of the Ocean Grey, I listed the volumes of the other colors in drops instead of milliliters.

[@Leo-oj1bc]

@@MaxAfterburner ah ok thanks :)

[@razif6916]

Sbd3 Dauntless in future maybe

[@Floribela4]

sorry for your loss :(

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thank you kindly Edgar.

[@THEdanrugaming]

I've always been curious why you choose to scrape black paint away on the controls and buttons rather than doing something like drybrushing grey paint on. Is there any particular reason or just personal habit/preference?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi THEdanru, it's just habit. Both techniques work to their respective extents.

[@t.s.127]

nice, very nice ! 👌👍

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks T.S. 🙂

[@sofiabonelli9121]

I just bought my first model airplane kit in nearly 2 decades and have been watching your channel for tips/tricks. Question, do you do any cleaning of your models prior to painting? I remember always being told to wash them first to remove any mould-release agents, fingerprint oils, etc. Just wondering if there's an unseen step in all of this.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Chris, with the modern model kits you don't need to pre-clean them. I would only do so if it was an older vintage kit.

[@A10brrrttt]

What colors did you use

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi The Gunny’s gaming, depending at what part of the process you're watching, the paints used are displayed on the screen at the beginning of each session.

[@jostmeify]

Great video! Just curious how much you spend on a model, including paint, putty etc? It looks like it wouldn’t be cheap but just curious Thanks

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Jeff, of course it can depend on a variety of things. But, if we consider just a decent medium quality 1/48 scale kit with a few jars of paint and no after market parts, maybe an average of $65-70 USD.

[@jostmeify]

Max_Afterburner thanks so much!

[@chrisatchison6719]

Suggestion you could build one of the Russian navy Su 33

[@balugoesmarklin9982]

Hi. Great Work of yours. But can you tell me the first camo-colour? 2nd is ocean grey and third is a mix. but what is the first? I ask, cause i plan to build the Harrier from Hobby Boss in 1:18😂 Thanks a lot for this very nice Video. Greetings from Germany

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi, the underside camo #1 is still the XF-19 "Sky Grey" that was continued from earlier in the "parts" painting. That might not be obvious in the video.

[@Draegon86]

Airbrush model?

[@MaxAfterburner]

The Iwata NEO airbrush was used for Projects #1-15 and the Iwata Eclipse for Projects #16 to present.

[@王学志-g7i]

Hello, I want you to make Ganguto 1/350 I'm from Japan

[@lehagusev583]

Великолепно!!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

большое спасибо 😄