New Airfix

Building Airfix's new 1/24 scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IXc! In previous videos I've built the cockpit and the wing / ammunition bay assemblies. In this video I start work on the famous Rolls Royce Merlin engine which powered all Spitfires until the advent of the Griffon powered machines starting with the Mk XII. The Airfix kit includes a full Merlin engine and framework, allowing you to leave the cowling panels off to view the detail from the sides.
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Music credits:
(I wonder if the copyright trolls will read this first...)
Oh Come All Ye Faithful
Richard MS Irwin
Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0
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Silent Night
Public Domain
United Sates Air Force Band
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[@gokhanersan8561]

Airfix needs to address the engine piping issue-that every builder so far have encountered.

[@ModelNerd]

Definitely - a very strange design choice IMHO.

[@robertjensen1438]

Merry Christmas to all.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Robert. You too!

[@FredWilbury]

Nice looks great. Fingers crossed for tomorrow

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate. Merry Christmas!

[@user-wf2lm3vi7o]

Agh. The Brussel sprout of pipe fittings encountered.😊 detailed engines are really enjoyable, Brussels sprout aside.

[@ModelNerd]

Hehe

[@herwigmichiels9657]

Very informative and objective, thanks for that! Still a bit strange to watch this in June at +30°C and hearing "silent night" in the background :)

[@ModelNerd]

Hehe :) Thanks for watching!

[@hiramabiff2017]

Great channel mate, and you have me hooked properly now. I opened the box to my 1/24 Spitfire this morning after my wife convinced me I wasn't getting it. I am so happy I do not want to even break the two seals to look inside 😁 ! ( secretly wishing she had told me and I would have used my Club discount & got the poster lol )....

[@ModelNerd]

Haha, I know what you mean! Merry Christmas mate - enjoy!

[@foreverplastickits138]

*Wonderful engine, the Merlin is really iconic for WW2 fighters!*

[@ModelNerd]

Definitely! And for the Lancaster, of course.

[@the-creech4790]

Merry Christmas!

[@ModelNerd]

Merry Christmas!

[@soppdrake]

Love to get my hands on this kit. I like your presentation style - softly softly

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Mark

[@paultaylor4365]

It is continuing to look good. I think a lot of people will be savouring this kit next year. Have a great Christmas and keep up the good work in 2023. Thanks for the build.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you for your support Paul. Merry Christmas.

[@roadweary5252]

Thanks for another great hear of videos, my friend! Happy holidays!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you! Happy Holidays!

[@simonworrall7950]

Merry Christmas, thanks for a great series of videos this year.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Simon. Merry Christmas!

[@fotomakr]

Happy Holidays! That is one heck of a project on your hands. Hope the ejector pin marks don’t give you anymore grief.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Bryan. Merry Christmas!

[@davegiles2344]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄👍

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Dave. Merry Christmas!

[@georgeclements2742]

Thanks for another interesting and informative video. You are a very good instructor. Best wishes for the festive season and for 2023.

[@ModelNerd]

Many thanks George. Merry Christmas!

[@steve1315]

Always good work sir merry Christmas and good 23.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Steve. Merry Christmas!

[@marcblackburn5920]

I watch a variety of modelling channels. Love your content and double thanks for always being so calm when you model! Happy holidays!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Marc, I appreciate that. Happy holidays!

[@MikeUSA67]

@@ModelNerd "Calm" maybe whilst dubbing - but during the actual pipe work I guess there was a whole lot of vile swearing involved 😁 Happy holidays MN!!!

[@ModelNerd]

@@MikeUSA67 Hehe, I couldn't possibly comment! Happy holidays!

[@organicpaul]

Well done, you put us in the frame with this build,nice to watch.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks 👍

[@claytonmcclain182]

Fantastic video. 👍 marry Christmas and happy new year. God bless

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Clayton. Merry Christmas

[@greybeardmodels]

Great progress. I'm amazed you stayed calm? Or maybe you didn't film the expletives!! Looking forward to the next one. Cheers and Happy Christmas. Bob 👍

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. Generally I stayed calm but the piping did make me ask "why?!", or words to that effect :)

[@michaelnaven213]

Fantastic work sir!👍👨‍🦳

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Michael

[@robbo1068]

That engine is definitely a kit in itself.....great job, MN. Airfix has certainly done a terrific job in the detailing dept although that pipe must have caused some hypertension and frustrating moments for you. Cutting the offensive strut was a relief for sure. Hope you had a terrific Christmas day.....be seeing you in the not too distant future no doubt.

[@ModelNerd]

Many thanks Robbo! Merry Christmas!

[@tonya4157]

Another nice video. I think I had trouble getting that pipe in on the 1/32 Tamiya and it ended up being scratched and scuffed too. So glad Spitfires used Merlin engines. I'm sure it has it's own difficulties but, it isn't a radial. 😀

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Tony

[@t.j.w3561]

That pipe being the “personification of evil!” 😂 Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, sir…here’s to a great 2023!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you T.J. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

[@pete913e]

People not watching this when it came out are going to be so confused about the music choice... At least until they notice the date and comments.

[@ModelNerd]

:)

[@JohnSmith-sl1my]

3rd to comment 👍 . Enjoying this build .

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you John

[@craigwest8386]

Have you tried one of those micro-size, vibrating sanders? They look similar to an electric toothbrush, except there is a small round sanding head on the tip of it instead of a brush. It should make short work of sanding filled sink marks like those in tight places on your model. I believe it's made by Mr. Hobby if I remember correctly. Battery powered. I am looking forward to my Spitfire from Hannants, due to arrive soon here in the USA. Nice videos, and they are giving us a big heads-up on what to expect and watch for with our builds of this kit. Thanks!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Craig. I haven't seen those sanders but I will definitely look them up. Sanding is by far my least favourite part of modelling :)

[@ManuelGutierrez-bo1fb]

Hello; I love you building this Airfix Spifire. I watched the first four parts, but Im missing the reveal episode. Where can I find it...? Thanks!

[@ModelNerd]

Hi Manuel. I haven't finished the Spitfire yet :) The next episode should be op next weekend :)

[@danwilliams1686]

What about installing that difficult pipe back end first so you don't have to fight the vertical section on the front end of the pipe?

[@ModelNerd]

I think either way the through-and-then-back-again part would be a problem

[@danwilliams1686]

@@ModelNerd man that sucks especially with old hands like mine.

[@AhmadSammy642]

What colour/paint did you use for the pipe, please? I love it!!

[@ModelNerd]

It's brass by Ammo / Mig.

[@dyrnenorka]

great vudeo and what a nice work. What is the name and type of glue do you use

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate. I use Tamiya cement (regular, not extra thin)