Academy F-22A Raptor 1/72 - Full build

[@Brucie_Boy]

This is proof a skilled craftsman can turn an, “ok”, kit into a masterpiece. I hope to have your level of skill someday.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Bruce, all it takes is practice and challenge IMO

[@jaidenvicente7200]

Instablaster

[@raymadani270]

academy is less than ok

[@fishnchips5826]

@@raymadani270have you tried their newer kit like the strike eagle, super hornet/growler and tomcat/bombcat? Those things were a breeze to build. My only complaints are they dont give us many option, like the f-15 and f-18 has a one piece canopy and non poseable elevator

[@Planehazza]

Glossing and sanding decals is scary at first but is one of the most rewarding steps to model making.

[@MMScaleModels]

Indeed!

[@jhonathanbarthomelewoswald1936]

do I have to topcoat the decals first?

[@mikeylikesit3393]

@@jhonathanbarthomelewoswald1936 yes! So apply a clear over the decals before sanding down

[@markgrant5462]

The level you are taking your builds to is excellent. So much detail

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank you very much!

[@rickbourn971]

Wow! That looked like a LOT of work! It turned out great. Liked the idea of stippling the panel line wash for some tonal variation. Thanks for sharing the build with us! Love your humor too. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Rick, there was reasonable amount of work involved. If it was not for the resin exhaust the build would be easier.

[@paulfrantizek102]

Great build. Spraying the grey over the metallic tones was a fantastic choice.

[@MMScaleModels]

In my case the result was not what I aimed for, but have seen this approach working very well

[@patrickhayden5031]

Outstanding paint! I’ll be starting my own build shortly and found the information and advice very helpful!

[@MMScaleModels]

It did not turn out as I wanted it to but still... I like it. Just could not get the have glass

[@texmurphy5611]

I’m not going to be the first - or last person - to say this, but THANK YOU for sharing your wisdom with us! You are one of the reasons why my skills have improved the past year! Just when I thought I knew enough to be “good” with painting, you throw in something new like the Have Glass effect! You are just brilliant!

[@MMScaleModels]

Well that's just about the best thing I can read, thanks! I have to admit this was not the effect I was after but sometimes experiments are not successful.

[@b-radfrommalibu]

You did an absolutely beautiful job painting that model. I thought the camo pattern was way too dark initially but it looks excellent when finished. I will use some of your methods for sure. Thank you for taking the time to share.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate!

[@robbo1068]

Well, Metodi.....what can I say.......brilliant job and a super video to watch. You packed so much into this model (at 1/72 scale) and gave us viewers lots of detail in both visual and commentary. The wait was worth every second....check you out on the next one.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Robbo, appreciated mate

[@jeff72_]

Lovely build, the washes really made those surface details pop 👍

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@eugenesolyanov3515]

Great build, I already build one F22A from Academy and this video onspired me to make another atempt.

[@MMScaleModels]

Its a nice kit to build for sure

[@hassanali2208]

i got this same kit i’m definitely going to try some of the things you did on your kit because it looks amazing

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Hunter 👍

[@jssmith1970]

Amazing job! Such a steady hand and eye for detail, especially with the color selection and techniques on application.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jameshendershott2170]

wow. incredible patience, always bringing it to perfection.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank you!

[@nepoleanitanburger9070]

Best F-22 model build I have seen.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank you very much 👍

[@chartreux8673]

You're making a tough kit very beautifully

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate, the kit is actually quite good IMO

[@tonyperez4791]

Great build ! Have to get one of them ! Hope you and your family have a great/safe weekend, Tony

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Tony, you too 👍

[@florinfarcas4004]

I love it im cant stop waching these videos and building models by myself!😊

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate!

[@Harryjmacneil]

I’m learning so much Metodi! ♥️

[@MMScaleModels]

Happy to hear that Harry! Thanks

[@tier1detailcompany]

This turned out amazing

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@cessnafly9841]

Another great model by another great artist!!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@GetYourModelOn]

That is the best build of the F-22 model kit I have ever seen, very good work!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate, appreciated 👍

[@Slingshot_IL]

Love your builds. I’ve learned a lot.

[@MMScaleModels]

Great, thanks mate 👍

[@suryasamaranku]

Your colored detail was awesome!!!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks 👍

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

Welcome back, Metodi. A great build, indeed.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks a lot mate 👍

[@anotheruser9876]

Welcome back. Missed your content. Hope everything is fine with you.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks, all is ok... decided that in 2021 I'll take my time to do things "right"

[@hathaway3979]

amazing work. i will use this video for inspiration for one of my f-22 builds.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@Maxtherocketguy]

For the shine,you can use more metallic paints and less gray when painting

[@gigr1863]

Great kob! I just would have made the dark grey patches a bit more visible, but I do love it. Time to draw my 2009 Revell kit from the stash and assemble it!

[@MMScaleModels]

I agree, but it is hard to judge how the next paint layers will do covering the camo.

[@jrk098]

I'm not impressed with the revell kit, but i am a beginner so maybe thats why i had such trouble with it

[@m21smt]

Ohhhh wowwww excellent work muy friend. Thanks for your vídeo, greats from Argentina.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank you very much!

[@Quadrant14]

Great work, I see now some companies have bought out a Have Glass paint set. Nice work on the tail and exhaust area. and pencil work, This has given me a lot of inspiration to have a go at my Raptor sitting in a box downstairs stored away, thanks mate

[@MMScaleModels]

Cool, thanks!

[@danvasilescu8810]

Very nice build, although I would have used black basing at the beginning to give the have glass paint more depth. I would love to see in the future a Su-25 build in БВВС colors 😊. All the best from Bucharest!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks, at the end it did not show trough that black base or not to matter.

[@sirira]

That's a beautiful plane. Great job!!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@lucianodeltorchio1912]

Thank you for inspiration and teaching. Keep safe. Ciao

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment 👍

[@dongorski4822]

Superb work as always Metodi!

[@MMScaleModels]

Many thanks!

[@zack-xb9po]

I just got one I'm not good at painting so I don't know how it will turn out but I hope it looks all right since it's my first

[@MMScaleModels]

Practice makes perfect right :)

[@LRRPFco52]

That started out scary with the putty, but you really pulled it all together towards the latter half of the build. The detail looks more like a pro 1/48th scale, so you nailed it in many ways. Things I might have done different would be filing down the edges of the AIM-9X missile fins to get rid of the blocky execution of the molds, but that’s hard to do on 1/72. I just got 2 Revell 1/72 F-22s, and I want to focus on the weapons bays more than anything as part of a bigger project. I like your weapons bay detailing on this. I’m looking at close-up photos of real F-22A weapons bays to try to nail the details. Overall great job man.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate, TBH I am not very happy how the paint turned out as I really had something different in my mind but stuff like that happens.

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Metodi, that was a fantastic job, well done, what's next on the modelling desk? I hope you and your family are keeping safe and well happy modelling mate.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Les, long term ICM 1/48 invader, have to figure out something for the short-term 😀

[@wallylawrence]

you Sir are an artist

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@calegarieliton]

now i will write in portuguese. Esse vídeo é muito bom, forte like, o melhor canal do KZbin sem dúvidas. Um grande abraço amigo.

[@MMScaleModels]

Problem is... i don't know Portuguese 😀

[@calegarieliton]

I said this is the best KZbin channel, and a big hug, I always learn a lot from the channel ..

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍 appreciated

[@garygenerous8982]

Amazing work as always Metodi. Thanks for sharing :)

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@avionx8471]

I think a little interesting thing you could possibly add to the gear is sanding down underneath the tires just a little bit to add the weight effect on account of the aim 9s, AMRAMs, and the two external fuel tanks.

[@MMScaleModels]

Yup, you are right. Properly weighted tires are a cool little feature.

[@andresmunozolvera6519]

Gracias por el video muy interesante y ponerle títulos en español!!!! Saludos desde México

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks for watching mate!

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

Excellent job, Metodi 👍

[@MMScaleModels]

Many thanks!

[@foreverplastickits138]

*Wonderful at this scale, your Raptor is beautiful!*

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate

[@zer4990]

Is it the same model as the Academy Raptor I bought;;;;;;;? The quality is so good. Great job 😎👍

[@MMScaleModels]

This is academy too so it is very possible to be the same kit

[@KyleSchwanz]

Looks incredible!!!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@fleetwarrior75]

Outstanding work!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@briansonnenfelt7125]

AK makes a Have Glass paint. It’s decent has some metallic sheen to it. I used it on my 1/48 Hasegawa Raptor

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks for the tip Brian, I prefer lacquer paints so my next attempt will be MRP or Hataka.

[@josecesar5952]

Gorgeous work!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@eavesdropss]

you are god of modeling

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate :)

[@eduardobrettas1745]

Great job and always good tips!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@Mr_Finess3]

Excellent work.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@jeroenk3570]

Nice job. I just bought the same kit with the same Aires upgrade sets. Is there a reason why you didn't use the Aires resin canopy base? I haven't received my kits yet and I couldn't find any user manual on line. I am a bit worried about the fitment now.

[@MMScaleModels]

Unfortunately you have every reason to be worried about the fit. I struggled a lot especially with the engines. For the same reason I ditched the canopy frame. I am not excluding user error from the equation but.... nah it just does not fit.

[@jeroenk3570]

@@MMScaleModels Thanks for the heads-up, I will adjust my expectations.

[@NazaModelArtScaleModelsZone]

Love your techniques and tricks Sir 👍

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@andrebastos5635]

Great job sir 🙏

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Andre 👍

[@scalemodelingltd]

This is really nice work. Well done. x

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@mphirani3403]

you are great artist.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@brianc1701]

Masterful work, as always. Hope you're pleased with the results. Hard to tell from the video, but it looks like most of the metallic underpainting for the Have Glass got covered over, Does it show through on the kit in real life?

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks, unfortunately it is visible only wen sunlight hits it in a certain way... i.e. not visible. More experimenting is necessary... probably other paints too.

[@neilhaas6024]

Nice jet besides the symphony 22 the philosopher by Franz Joseph Haydn. Nice f-22 raptor jet

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate!

[@ScaleModelIncLIVE]

outstanding as always. great job

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@charlescampbellii8193]

Looks awesome

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate👍

[@danialhaziq4162]

Amazing work❤

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Coudy_the_Cat]

Beautiful

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate!

[@AirbrusherStudio]

well done my friend !

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@allgood6760]

Awesome! .. I have an F22 flight simulator for PC.. thanks👍✈️

[@MMScaleModels]

Have fun!

[@AlexandrMI-]

Лампы какой цветовой температуры вы используете? Выглядит очень хорошо, как днём.

[@MMScaleModels]

I use two Philips Tornado Spiral 23W 865 Cool Daylight

[@AlexandrMI-]

@@MMScaleModels Цветовая температура 6500 ????? Не слишком бело-синий?

[@MMScaleModels]

It mixes with natural light, i have large windows around.

[@AlexandrMI-]

@@MMScaleModels Ну вам очень хорошо. Я к сожалению могу только ночью уделить время хобби. Завидую вам.

[@KIYOKOJI00]

It was awesome sir nice work

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@raymadani270]

great job

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@sangjunpark8418]

Very good job. Dude

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@thundervoj9741]

Skvělé video

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate!

[@OgrabliatorKorovanov]

32:14 do you use cyanoacrylate or regular model glue to glue pre-painted parts?

[@MMScaleModels]

In this case CA

[@weablewabble]

Nice Job!!!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@stasiu.57]

Hej! Jak polecasz malowac taki model pedzlem? Jakie farby? Jak zaczac malować? Myslalem nad najpierw jasna potem ciemna i w pewnych miejscach nie malować zeby powstaly plamy z kamuflażu

[@MMScaleModels]

Well I would not recommend brush painting a whole model at all but if you must AK's 3rd gen acrylics are very nice to paint with. Probably ot os best to start with the lightest color and go from there.

[@stasiu.57]

@@MMScaleModels Muszę malować, aerograf będę miał w przeciągu 2 miesięcy, czekać na niego?

[@Doglover123-b8d]

Concerning my airbrush, do I have to put thinner in all my colors. It seems that when I do put thinners in my paint all it does is make it watery and not stick well.

[@MMScaleModels]

That depends on: the nozzle size, the paint, the pressure and how much you pull the trigger. With all possible combinations you'll have to find the sweet spot for your setup. I personally shoot trough 0.2 and 0.3 nozzles and I thin my paints quite a lot. But some paints are thinner than others to begin with.

[@Doglover123-b8d]

Thx for the reply. I’ll give that some thought and see what works for me.

[@patrick-kk6wz]

13:48 bro stuffed something up with the airbrush and went "oh s**t"

[@giorgiomorato3832]

What did you use for the panel lines and what do you use to remove the excess panel lines?

[@MMScaleModels]

Tamiya black panel line accent color and white spirit

[@MeaProcerDiligo]

I once try to build modelos with gloves like that. They are very uncomfortable. Is there a practical reason to use them?

[@MMScaleModels]

Not to leave fingerprints mainly

[@stephanecaille2817]

Hello everybody. 4'30: What's the ratio between White, Grey and yellow paints to do the Insigna White paint? I use tamiya acrylics paints. Thanks from France

[@MMScaleModels]

The insignia white is a Tamiya color -www.amazon.com/Tamiya-Lacquer-Paints-Insignia-Bottle/dp/B07RC9CLGZ Other wise the mix i made is not as good and there is no ratio... i mixed the paints u till the result was satisfactory.

[@stephanecaille2817]

@@MMScaleModels thanks for your answer.

[@mraviatorboii2510]

Can you have the option to display it with the weapons bay closed ??

[@MMScaleModels]

Yes there are separate details to pose the bays in closed position but few tabs have to be cut off.

[@trekmanmo8551]

Good work

[@michaeldublg]

Very cool

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@danielezanoni8067]

How long did you take to build it?

[@MMScaleModels]

3 months, but I have lots of video editing to do which eats bench time.

[@eugenesolyanov3515]

I am wondering, how you did intake covers. They are not part of a kit and that step is missing in the video

[@MMScaleModels]

Two part epoxy putty. I don't have footage for that :)

[@jm_lamp6998]

10/10

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate!

[@perikliskourakos09]

What glue did you use?

[@MMScaleModels]

I use variety of glues. Plastic clement, CA glue and white glue are my choices depending on the situation

[@luizaugustodasilvajunior6159]

Wonderful job. I loves!!! Showww... 🙏🏼👏👏👏🙏🏼🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@Maxtherocketguy]

How did you brush so thin

[@MMScaleModels]

0.2 nozzle, low pressure, thin paint

[@Rotaks]

Will someone ever do this model with canon bay opened?

[@MMScaleModels]

Who knows :)

[@AlexandrMI-]

Смывки А.МИГ очень нравятся. Можно убрать сухой ватной палочкой хоть через неделю. Тамия этого не позволит. Её надо убрать желательно в первые 15 минут. Дольше труднее.

[@MMScaleModels]

True, however this can be a disadvantage sometimes

[@Maxtherocketguy]

17:28 how did you paint so thin

[@MMScaleModels]

0.2 nozzle, very diluted paint and low pressure.... and some experience ;)

[@perikliskourakos09]

Can i use other glues

[@AviationGuy1622]

The masking and airbrush sound 🤭🤭

[@MMScaleModels]

😊

[@samypons9023]

nice

[@MMScaleModels]

👍

[@memphiswayne8503]

I'm building this aircraft but I wanted to replicate the raptor sheen

[@MMScaleModels]

I was not able to do that although I tried, next time I will try MRP's have glass.

[@davidkey2604]

I’m first! This is on my wishlist, but Navy or Marine version.

[@MMScaleModels]

Unfortunately they don't come in such :)

[@fleetwarrior75]

I think you’re thinking of the F-35!

[@davidkey2604]

@@fleetwarrior75 yep, I had F35 on my mind.

[@davidkey2604]

@@MMScaleModels you’re right I was thinking F35

[@eggzoticsoda]

Do I have to glue it?

[@MMScaleModels]

Glue what?

[@cesarorozco890]

I want it

[@robertjensen1094]

Just a comment for the algorithm.

[@MMScaleModels]

Just a thanks 🙂

[@jasonshink6589]

My man did hours and hours if masking for not alot of reason. Painted over all it with ghost gray