One of the best model kits for a beginnner: The 1/48 Tamiya A-1H Skyraider

Follow along as I toss together Tamiya's beautiful Spad and go a bit more in depth with painting/weathering.
For Will's video on the myth of glossing before decals, click here:
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[@robbo1068]

It's very difficult to either criticise or critique your work as your builds are awesome! It's great hearing you speak, not only about the process but the history of the aircraft. Congrats for the 10K subs....truly deserving.

[@Deceter]

Yay! My no.1 critique of all the absolutely amazing modelers that do tremendous weathering is that the decals look straight from the factory!

[@justinhall3622]

The museum where I volunteer has 2 flying skyraiders which are used in a SCAR reenactment for airshows. The plane currently located at the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison, TX.

[@btaylo24]

Combat search and rescue - CSAR

[@spinster4000]

Even tho you cant see them I usually always go all out in the cockpit, no photo etch I just make sure every little switch, dial, button lever is painted and looks good, its super fun to do that and just makes it feel more alive

[@TheModelGuy]

That's sweet. It also saves your butt if you realize there is a lot more visible when the glue holding the halves dry.

[@garybrounstein7725]

I’m glad to see you’ve included a bit of history behind the Skyraider. It helps to give life to the model. I noticed you sprayed heavily on the exhaust. That’s perfect!! I stood on a wing to a real Skyraider to take photos of the cockpit. I leaned forward to get better shots. My mistake! When I pulled myself away, I was covered with exhaust & soot stains all over my body. Gary

[@pjs617]

Fabulous build love it thanks for great videos cannot wait for your next project 👍 🇬🇧 🙂

[@johnprice7303]

My good God! I find it difficult to even paint a barn door and can only marvel at your skill and knowledge in painting model aircraft.

[@BlackAndBluez]

Nice and clear description on the weathering. Very informative, thank you.

[@voodoonights1671]

Lovely model and some good description of how you achieved this. Thanks for all the effort.

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Excellent build. As for me, the effects look great. Thank you.

[@chigitakazuhiro7835]

I like Tamiya too, and I hope you keep rocking!

[@ScaleModellingVideos]

Excellent build. Great tips too.

[@panzer-meister]

It's nice work. Especially, cockpit work is so hard and excellent. I'm happy that I could watch such as video. Thank you !!

[@danielskomorovsky]

favourite channel 100%

[@matthewfletcher9459]

Great build! It turned out looking so good. You provide amazing advice and small history lessons in your videos. I agree with you and I have put decals on without a gloss coat but I now put on a gloss coat just as a protection layer for my paint work! Keep it up! :)

[@blackthorne1497]

Great build. I've had this kit next to me at my workbench, and am studying the best way to bring it to life. Your paint job and some of the finer details will help me do just that. Thanks!

[@JackFlemingFan1]

Another excellent video from you as well as an excellent job building and painting your Tamiya A-1H Skyraider too!

[@cruzmzuniga8400]

Awesome job. like who you try new techniques and simplify them for the rest to understand.Keep it up and keep the video coming.Thank you

[@chrishumpal3780]

Couldn't agree more about the Revell kits. Especially the reboxed older kits.

[@epicforger12345]

Wow i loved watching this build hearing the facts about the plane while you were doin it made it a very enjoyable video and hearing why you used certain techniques subscribed

[@harley909]

Really nice build! Nailed the exhaust streak

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

When people don't know what to criticize, they'll go for if you add too much detail to the kit or not. The SPAD looks great. Well done.

[@richardbreisch8049]

Nice job! I really enjoyed the exhaust burn on the fuselage... Very realistic with the brand new prop!

[@vmoney9106]

Sweet build Robbie! Looking forward to the Zero and all your future builds.

[@domino1323]

One of my favorite planes from one of my favorite channels

[@TheModelGuy]

It's such an ugly, but deadly aircraft.

[@deanmcbeth4140]

Fantastic build well done mate

[@SirDevious1]

What a fantastic build! One of my favorite aircraft. Beautifully done! :) I need to get one for my stash!

[@TheModelGuy]

Tamiya's is the best option in 1/48.

[@akshaygowrishankar7440]

That's such a beautiful and authentic model. I take my hat off for you, good sir :)

[@danielwilliams3994]

Excellent build , I loved it. I've been building for over 40 years and I always learn new things from these videos. Thank you. I've always used the gloss coat first understand my decals because I can't always guarantee the surface will be smooth enough. Some decals react better than others to having some flaws on the surface so having failing eyesight I will always gloss coat. Then a good wash then decals then I use pastels to tone down the decals followed by a flat coat. Although I loved your effect of weathering the decals with your airbrush I'm not sure I'm brave enough to do that! I

[@davidmay5612]

I will have to try the no gloss coat decal application. Was somewhat unsure but seeing your build..... its worth a try.

[@RailwayModellerBen]

Best build you have Ever done!!!

[@TheModelGuy]

Thank you! I'm very happy with how this one turned out.

[@RailwayModellerBen]

@@TheModelGuy Cant wait to see your Mustang Trio!

[@timothyelliott4644]

Really cool man! Love it!!

[@spreadeagled5654]

You did a great job! I built this model also. It’s a great kit and I love it! 👍

[@MrBadkarma71]

Love your content, and the history of the model your building, glad you dropped the music in this video you don't need it :)

[@Baddad36]

I remember making a Revell Skyraider approx 50 years ago! It had a crazy feature that (I think) moved flaps etc when you closed the landing gear. I was ten. It didn't work. Such memories. Stunning talent and so informative too. Big thumbs up and a sub from me.

[@scottrice3549]

thanks again on a great video build. hope to try one of those this year keep up the good job

[@yulithebrave]

I look forward to your vids mate, discovered my love of modelling since lockdown started. Built a Zero and Wildcat dogfight for my sons ceiling, Zero won. No airbrush all brush finish but some good results if patient.

[@robertwarren2403]

Excellent work on this kit. The level of depth you added using the various techniques was fantastic and help bring the aircraft to life. Thanks for the tips. I'm just getting ready to begin the build on this kit. I'll let you know how they pan out as the build progresses.

[@dystopianlucidity4448]

Thank you for building my favorite aircraft of all time. New sub here! Amazing job!

[@TheModelorian]

Great build! Awesome details! Very nice paint work! I'm looking forward for the Mustang Madness. Cheers!

[@87SRV]

Awesome love the skyraider. Working on a few models I will have to get that kit.

[@bubbapipe]

That just looks awesome! Please keep the videos coming.

[@bubbapipe]

Question...is the razer's saw and tamiya thin the only things you use to restore your panel lines? They look really well done.

[@TheModelGuy]

@@bubbapipe That's it! The razor saw is very fine and makes very clean cuts

[@mbabist01]

Nice build and tips!

[@SmallSoldier]

The Skyraider was such an awesome bird! I'll have to get to a video on mine sometime. Nice work.

[@gary6300]

Hi buddy your spad looks mega cool you have done a awesome job of the kit and the paint job mate thanks for sharing.

[@spreadeagled5654]

Awesome job! Thanks for sharing. Now I have learned some new tips from you. 👍

[@danielcgomez]

really nice model! I love the Skyraider! lookforward to more from you, and Happy 10,000 Subs!

[@nitropfunk]

loves this plane

[@pauloratm]

You do have the speech a good modeller should have. It was a real well spended time whatching your video. I am still not sure to go 1/48 or 1/32 Skyraider....Thank you for the video and the honest opinion used. Cheers!

[@TheModelGuy]

Thank you Paulo :) this is a beauty kit with no pit falls and I've heard the 1/32 ZM Spad is a fantastic kit as well. It's a favorite for sure.

[@frenchie7812]

You have a lot of info in there! thanks for the hints!! Good vid

[@TheModelGuy]

I’m glad you find it useful!

[@dingo5827]

Great job on the A-1 👍

[@DarksouIjah]

Teach me your painting skills. Ugh so jealous of your fabulous work.

[@Gabriel4Drummer]

Great work!

[@aidi58]

Brilliant work! I am still working on my exhaust staining as some of the Air Force planes had a lighter brownish staining amongst the black soot. I was told it was the lead in the fuel.

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

Very nice result 👍

[@matk4731]

Nice build👍🏻 I’ve had my eye 👁 on this kit for a while. I totally agree on not having too use clear before decals. I’m in the middle of the Airfix P-51 nice kit with good details but get ready to get the modeling skills out. Mine had a short shot just forward & around the tail wheel 🤬. Took a fair bit of putty & shaping. Got it in primer & surprised myself. Some good decal options in that one two. I’m doing the RAAF one of cause. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻🙃🙃

[@fartymctootypants83]

Thanks for posting this. For the first time, I’ve made an attempt at adding some scratch building to a build. I’m building the same kit and tried to ad some hydraulic lines in the gear bays. It’s not as good as yours but it was fun trying. I’ve referred to you your video many times.

[@marksmodellingmadness]

Congrats, Model Guy :) I like the idea of building the same aircraft from different makers, I'm planning on something similar with the Fw 190A. Take care.

[@Black73CatScaleModels]

I've had this kit in the stash for ages...now I think it's time to build it! Great video as always...I really like how you include the history of the subject too. You're bound to get shade from the "YOU MUST" brigade over the gloss coat thing. It's ridiculous really. Even when folks have the evidence, right in front of their eyes, they still feel compelled to say "it's wrong." I never gloss before and non of my completed builds have silvered decals. But...if some folks feel that it helps them, then each to their own. Dogma will always be present in the hobby. Congrats on the subs Robbie and it's good to put a face to the voice. 👍

[@TheModelGuy]

It's already begun. I got kicked off of a Facebook group a few weeks back for saying a gloss coat wasn't needed. It was a "drink the juice or go" moment

[@highly_developed_bs_detect230]

wow excellent work u r up there with the best of them ! love u an your work !!! ttfn

[@sanderjansen5187]

Great video, I am building a 1/6 scale skyraider. Great painting tips

[@RaduB.]

The Skyraider is one hell of a plane an yours 1:48th replica turned out great! Looking forward to the Mustang madness!... Zero will be fine in the meantime! :-) Nice to meet you! Greetings from Romania!

[@good2us1]

Amazing build! One of two of my favorite aircraft, the A-4 Skyhawk, both work horses of the Vietnam war. Keep up the great work!

[@johanbergqvist3939]

Good educational video. Gonna build a Skyraider with the toilet bomb pretty soon. :)

[@MF-og1ct]

The build is fantastic, good work man. I have no right to critique it as my skills are nowhere near yours. I always love channels that have a person talking about the build an the choices they made during the build. Love the style. Subbed and will watching your other work :)

[@williamrichey3660]

Hey! I just came across your channel. Very nice build. I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to see all those builds in the future. I’m a big fan of the P51 mustang and corsair.

[@ElrodSJ]

Great job on the Skyraider...I really like the color variation on the paint...well done...I have those stencils as well, but have not used them yet...I have an upcoming build video of the FW-190D-12 from Hobbyboss and I'll use the stencils for that paint job...looking forward to Mustang Madness...happy modeling

[@frederickdonley5392]

Great build, I want to build the air force version thanks for sharing the video I found to be very informative

[@TheModelGuy]

I have a bias towards Navy aircraft but that South East Asia camo looks fantastic.

[@blackbirdpie217]

I didn't know the designers of the A-10 were thinking about the Skyraider but I myself have recognized the connection and how their roles are the same, with the A-10 being the more modern version. I'll add my other comparison, I wonder if, when designing the Skyraider Douglas engineers were thinking about the previous British Hawker Typhoon, which was a real beast to handle and had some deadly quirks but had tremendous performance, could also carry heavy loads at high speeds and wing loading yet maneuverable with its 2,500 HP engine and 14 foot propeller.

[@johnmoran8805]

Really nice build. One thing about the Skyraider, when you think you've overdone the weathering, you find that it's too clean!

[@strikeeaglemodels1588]

Nice Skyraider 👍

[@ja37d-34]

A beautiful and amazing aircraft. And a wonderful kit? I plan to make a Korean War one in that gorgeous dark blue..

[@henrypena2547]

Nice build

[@mmouseav8r402]

Awesome Spad, I have the same kit but I’m going to build it as Dieter Dengler’s Spad, I’ll do custom paint masks and decals for it. Our home towns in Germany are about 30 minutes apart.

[@vladancovic5574]

Nice video and of course a build. Furthermore you have a nother subscriber.

[@lesthiele4921]

Now nothing wrong with a bit of ego, great looking build, hope yoh are keeping safe and well.

[@jondoherty3678]

Good video not boring like some rivet counting videos who go way over the top, Hope to see a Sandy version Thank you

[@stevehewitt4190]

It looks real!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pilot4701]

I agree that you don't need the gloss coat prior to decals. However I do like having a protective layer between each step.

[@jcwoodman5285]

SUPERB 🤗

[@sophiemac1632]

Great looking exhaust stains.

[@myers16670]

I don't care so much about flat vs gloss finish over the base paint, but calling them "deckles" is unacceptable. Seriously, though, great vid, and I wish it was twice as long for all the excellent comments you give about what you're doing and how you do it.

[@tomlee9534]

Do you do jets? British jets? Tornadoes? This was a cool build!

[@FullMoonStudio]

Wow. I had the Monogram version of your plane. Same markings and color scheme. I had this as a kid in the 70s/80s. Don't remember finishing that kit. Wonder if it is in my basement somewhere :-)

[@Red-rl1xx]

Great job! Hi! My name is Mark. Just ran across your channel and subscribed. Lots of cool stuff!

[@Maddog-nb9vu]

Talkng about Zero's. Recently just saw a movie called Eternal Zero. It's a Japanese production, made around 2012, with English subtitles. It follows a modern day Japanese family researching the death of thier grandfather, a highly experienced, irreplaceable IJN fighter pilot throughout WW2, only to die in the last days of the war flying a Zero in a Kamakazi attack. Lots of good Zero flying scenes and a very interesting/emotional perspective from the Japanese side. Definitely worth a watch.

[@TheModelGuy]

I seen a few clips from that movie. I'll have to find it to watch. Hopefully it's better than "Red Tails"

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

@@TheModelGuy It's amazing, one of my all-time favourite war movies.

[@wjtr._03]

Not one of my fav planes but you did a hell of a job

[@Duececoupe]

Oh crap....made me wanna get another Skyraider (damn you! 😉😆😂) or several! Think that I'll try them there 1/32 Trumpeter kits this time.... Beautiful work mate! 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻🏆🥇

[@TheModelGuy]

I think Zuki Mauri has done one as well.

[@Duececoupe]

@@TheModelGuy I think that you get nearly two Trumpeter Skyraider for what they cost....😳😲😉😆😂

[@joshuariddensdale2126]

While my first two aircraft were 1/72 Lancasters, I'm interested in building planes in 1/48 instead. The Skyraider is one of the kits I'm looking at. Tamiya does appear to be the best choice from the Amazon reviews.

[@TheModelGuy]

Tamiya is pretty much the only choice. I would love to do the USAF one as well.

[@enzoacorda]

At 18:38, I see a seam line cutting across the pylon. Other than that, it's a pretty solid build.

[@JMLockpicking]

Cool...

[@marcfray757]

Nice build! What thin brush do you use to paint the yellow strip on the bombs?

[@christophe4604]

How do you store your build ? how do you protect them from dust ? I'll go back to this hobby after almost 30 years and all the technics you show are new to me and I'll start with this kit.

[@kevinrby1982]

I agree

[@djloungemonkey]

Well youve inspired me to go back and do some paint "touch ups" and make my models better. Any chance you can do an a-6 intruder?

[@sodster68]

Thanks Robbie for a very nice build video! Very fine result, way beyond anything I produce. About panel lines, have you done panel lines in a lighter hue? If so, what was the result? Asking because my panel lines always pops too much with black and I'm in a building pause.

[@TheModelGuy]

With black basing it doesn't force panel lines to be darker. By building the paint slowly up you can control how much weathering shows through.

[@DrewsModels]

Very cool! One of my ‘must get’ models! Those mottling templates are intriguing. Where did you buy them? Looks great! Drew

[@TheModelGuy]

They are Uschi Splatter and I got them from ultracast.ca

[@stacyobrien1729]

Very nice it might of been cool to model the toilet they dropped on the the outer wing just for kicks

[@TheModelGuy]

I missed my chance to get the resin toilet. At our club Christmas party someone was selling it but I didn't have plans to get the Spad

[@kiwiruna9077]

An absolutely fantastic build much enjoyed and a couple of tips tucked away, Any chance of a directors cut (Longer please) and I'd be interested in how you mask your canopies particularly the inside, I struggle with the outside, the inside is almost nightmare material. 👍👍

[@TheModelGuy]

The Zero I am building now is going to be a series with a bit more in depth.

[@deanmcbeth4140]

Fantastic work on the wheel wells .. what reference material did you use for this scratch build effort ?

[@TheModelGuy]

I usually find walk around photos on Google or look at resin parts to see what they've added in.