P-47 Thunderbolt Bubbletop - No airbrush - Tamiya 1/72 - Aircraft Model

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[@LogicWheels]

The fact that an artist as you are is taking the time to teach the basics to beginning modelers with this model to reach a very nice finish on their builds, is highly appreciated.

[@johntreloar8203]

I think any beginner would be happy with that result, but you my friend are not a beginner, you build and modify some amazing kits.

[@theogantenbein7870]

The best advices for beginners are: - Try Your best - Finish the model, no matter what - Try again - Enjoy the process Eventually You will get there 🙂

[@jakobfriedrich5117]

second step is the most important. i had several projects that i thought i botched but could still save somehow, its the fastest way to learn

[@muselikesminecraft]

Second step really depends on the situation. Never quit a model just cause you messed up somewhere along the way, it's always a good learning opportunity. However, if you're simply not having fun making a model, there's nothing wrong with stopping in my opinion. all model kits aren't created equal, and some can be truly horrible experiences.

[@SerenadeURA]

The most important beginner advice is that there are very few permanent mistakes. Paint can be stripped and you can try again, even bad gluing can be saved. Outside of destroying your parts, almost everything can be undone in some capacity and made right.

[@elliotgregory3356]

I love model making but the sheer complexity and comparing my efforts to others make me want to jack it in but videos like this really Inspire me.

[@robertnitsche8410]

Plasmo builds a box-stock model with tape and bailing wire, and of course it looks amazing.

[@DonkeyEvo]

One of the top two modelers on KZbin IMHO. You're badass with the brushes, regardless if it has air or not.

[@op-z]

yes, both are fantastic. There is also one miniature guy from down under - perfect trio of most therapeutic videos on youtube. Better than CBD :)

[@skelenton92]

Who's your pick for the other guy? Uncle Night Shift?

[@radry100]

Not really, there are many japanese modelers who are equal or better on YT.

[@DonkeyEvo]

@@radry100 do you understand what IMHO means? It means it is my opinion. Yours differs from mine.

[@DonkeyEvo]

@@skelenton92 I like Doog's models. Plasmo has better production quality and variety as Doog is primarily military aircraft. I enjoy the explanations of how and why a modeler does what they do. There are some really talented folks put there than only post videos with subtitles or no explanation at all. While it's neat to see their work there is no educational value in it for me.

[@adhikaseta9502]

babe wake up,plasmo new vid just dropped

[@an032nv]

Thank you for this. I really want to get back into modeling, but want to start small with minimal equipment. This type of video is very helpful.

[@jelco]

What happened to your old equipment if I may ask?

[@DonkeyEvo]

I recently started building after watching videos on KZbin for several years. Bought an airbrush for my 6th kit and it was a game changer for me. I would say I have 500ish U.S in the setup. Booth, compressor, gun, stand and cleaning pot. Well worth it if you can save for it imo.

[@an032nv]

@@jelco Didn't have any. I built models as a kid, just basic stuff. I'm interested in starting again and something like this that just uses the basics is exactly what I was looking for.

[@KJ-kn8pg]

@@an032nv go for it, honestly airbrush is not essential if you want, many people make it look like without airbrush you can't achieve a good result which simply isn't true. Although I am airbrushing a good year now, I still remember that I very much enjoyed brush painting , and for sure I am going to try again even when I own an airbrush. The trick is to buy actual good water based acrylics from brands that are related to scale modeling so they are made to stick on plastic well (I'd recommend Vallejo) working with acrylics made for canvas will be very challenging and , not enjoyable at all and the result sill not be very good. Good luck mate, enjoy !

[@an032nv]

@@KJ-kn8pg Thank you very much, I appreciate the info.

[@michaelcahill5196]

Superb - defo top 2 on youtube ( PLASMO and NIGHTSHIFT )

[@johnerickson4703]

Just a comment on you in general - You, sir, are my comfort food of model building. You're like macaroni and cheese with a little bacon thrown in, with a yummy dessert as well. I put on your videos when I get frustrated in a build or when am cruising along in one. Your presentation and skills teach me and support me - and I've ben building for 40 years.

[@benhooper1956]

I am a seasoned modeller, yet I have never used an airbrush as my hand eye coordination has struggled in the past, but I find brush painting gives very realistic results provided the correct thinning is used, I would love to see more high quality, no airbrush builds, as I know they can be done

[@prismaticowl]

The fun thing about model kits is the skill ceiling is just so, so high. I've been building for about 9 months now, and I'm still learning tons of new things. It really keeps the hobby from ever being dull. There are always new techniques to try, or new methods of doing things, or cool little tricks you can pick up. One of the reasons I love watching others build is seeing what they do and trying to apply it to my own.

[@waynebrinker8095]

Though our perspectives are quite different, I wholly agree with you. I am 75 y/o and have built countless models since I was 10. There are tried and true skills that will work, but there's also flow of new products and ideas that need fresh thinking and revised techniques. Many of the old products that I used no longer exist and have been replaced by safer/better materials. The biggest changes I have seen are Acrylic PAINT new ADHESIVES, and affordable AIRBRUSH. ......still learning.

[@SiberianShipyard]

Очень полезное видео, причем не только для новичков, для "взрослых" моделистов тоже есть что подчерпнуть. Спасибо!)

[@egojako3941]

eto tocno,tak kak poka ja modely krašu kistyu!

[@bitter_peace]

почерпнуть*

[@Youcanbuildmodels]

100% agree. I love the detail level he goes into.

[@philhitchings]

I'm no beginner and I'd still be pleased with this sort of finish 😜

[@krazeekillar]

You inspired me to go back to scale models after years of not touching it, and I learned so much from your videos! Thank you for the amazing content, good sir ✌🏻

[@DarthVapor151]

I feel the same, I have stopped a couple of years ago, and I keep thinking about getting back to them.

[@Brian-WolfmanJack99]

@8:30 When I was a kid I built most of my planes with wheels up and hung them from my bedroom ceiling using thumb tacks and fishing line.

[@neboskii8756]

Plasmo on uploading streak and creates a video for beginners. Am i dreaming or did this actually happen

[@kenshin73himura70]

This video was way overdue broham! A how to, back to basics and bare minimals is what was missing on you channel. Thanks!!!

[@benvenutozorzi4625]

what a good job, I enjoyed to watch how you made it as simply as possible, sometimes I feel disheartened after seeing how many tools and stuff it needs to realise perfect models, this is the best way to get people to approach this hobby, I hope you would do it again in the future.

[@kenkingsflyingmachines2382]

I do not think of this as a beginner's video but as a masterclass. There is a LOT of information to be had. Thinning the paint to brush is not an obvious step, but critical to success. Thank you for the many hours of enjoyment I have had learning from your very well-done videos, not to mention your ASMR inducing voice. I wish, however, you would build some less spectacular kits. My shelves virtually groan under the weight of Revell, Airfix, and AMT models with their flash, ejector pin marks, and yellow old decals. I try to make silk purses from sow's ears. An expensive kit is going to look better with less effort, but I'd like to see some "that's good enough" moments.

[@JanKonecny8]

Jsem rád že máme v České republice tak šikovné lidi

[@johncater7861]

Jam-packed with great and helpful ideas.

[@user-pg9nr2kb2l]

Hi David- I love the “beginner “ angle that you took with this video. Anytime you give a tip, I listen very closely. Thanks as always!

[@edwarddeitman1195]

thank you for showing us the old ways :-) i had no airbushes when i was a kid :-)

[@uberduberdave]

One thing to note when building a kit with D-Day invasion stripes is that none of them were as straight and neat as the decals. I knew a guy who was a crew chief on 4th fighter group P-51Ds. He told me that the order to apply invasion stipes came at 9:00PM on June 5th 1944. He said it took all night and they used anything they could find to smear on the stipes, brooms, mops, even their hands. If you're going to go through the effort to build as realistic a model as you can, raggedy stripes would seem to be a must. There are two ways to accomplish this: One is to apply the decals as shown in this video, then follow up with a paint brush making the lines appear hand painted. Two, perhaps the better option, is use the decals as a measuring guide to mark where they go and paint the stripes in their entirety by hand.

[@junjikawaguchi2440]

エアブラシを使用しないで塗色する作り方を紹介する事が素晴しい。 高価な道具が無くても作ることのできるKITが良い製品なのだと思います。

[@kevinklein8889]

This little plane looks so cool ,Wow! .No Airbrush Wow!!!

[@foreverplastickits138]

*The result is very good with an airbrush, congrat PLASMO! And the solution for apply decal on the engine cover is so simple ... Thanks!*

[@notsomething7561]

And just like that, my day is made 15 times better upon seeing that Plasmo has uploaded

[@Modkits131]

Funny enough my friend just recently finished this exact same kit. Perfect timing. 😄

[@user-zq6ni6os7r]

Thanks for the suggestion of starting with a smaller scale plane. I wasn't sure where to begin. Have not built a model in some decades but I recall Tamiya was very high quality.

[@pierrelebelgeapau.1175]

You are the best David. Or Plasmo. Realy tu es le meilleur. Merci pour le petit pot plastique et peinture. The pot and the paint in the water pot.

[@MikeJamesMedia]

There are so many tips in every video, and I can't thank you enough for sharing your first-class work with us!

[@james.black981]

Definitely love the concept of the very basic build. Theres still a few Plasmo touches, but even without all the advanced tools and details, the finish is still great.

[@isaiahbarnett9062]

I'm not a beginner but I'm not a pro. This helps as a refresher course! Thanks a lot!

[@Simonize41]

Haha, I love your sense of humour, Plasmo!😄😂👍🏻 Awesome build by the way.💯👊🏻

[@Kilosim]

Great tutorial, tips and tricks shown on this channel have been applied to my builds and my builds are much better.

[@psadorski]

Great tutorial for all modellers , not only beginers :)

[@thedolt9215]

So much of his beautiful models assembly is based on absolutely amazing Eye hand coordination… I don’t think I could ever do this… But it sure is fun to watch!

[@calamityf1]

The intro makes me so excited for the rest of the video xD I mean, pouring water onto a sponge.. wow! :D Awesome work as always :)

[@brunocalico]

Great model. Thanks for the brush painting.

[@ninus17]

a quick tip to those who dont know. if you want your metalic/silver colored planes to have more shine, start by painting the model gloss black and then apply the silver color after the black is dry, for some reason it makes the silver more shiny most of the time

[@marcanosky6289]

Davide psal jsem to již jednou. Díky vám jsem začal po 30letech zase modelařit. Vaše práce je neuvěřitelná . Jsem hrdý ,jak zastupujete Českou republiku v šikovnosti a nápadech. 🙏👍

[@DemonCoBrisk]

I've tried painting my model before,it failed miserably,but you have teached me the right ways and new tricks.

[@willm5032]

Really good tip I picked up as a beginner is that a good way to do engines etc is to paint black and dry brush the metallic colour over the top to pick out the details.

[@mrs.abrams713]

Thank you ❤️

[@2H80vids]

You did well with the chessboard decal. A novice is going to have fun with that one.😁

[@christopherguy9591]

I build a Tamiya P-47D Razorback in 1/48 scale and I did as well paint brush the aircraft and the finished product turned out amazing.

[@kurtanp]

I’ve watched every one of your videos. Each one is a gift. Fascinating and mesmerizing, I am stunned with what you create and grateful for all the tips and techniques. Even a video created for beginners is a treasure trove of things to consider. Revisiting the “basics” is always a good thing. Thanks for your incredible efforts.

[@smellyfella5077]

I chuckle at the folks who think they have to spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars on airbrushes, air compressors, spray-booths etc. and here you are still out-performing them and getting better results with minimal accessories and simple hand brushing techniques! However, you have a natural given talent when it comes to this hobby and could probably use a pig's tail for a brush and still get beautiful results.

[@Samael_Arkon]

Классное видео! Очень поможет начинающим и тем кто только планирует заниматься моделированием.👍

[@Road.Tripping]

What a lovely simple tutorial David. Just the sort of thing I was looking for when I started. Still learned some things from this one too! Thanks

[@BryanTorok]

I really like this video. I often think you go too far or do too much with weathering and shading. This model strikes a nice balance. I really like that you show how to get good results with paint brushes and spray cans. Not all of us can afford a quality airbrush.

[@pathardage1880]

I love watching your videos. I built models when I wtas a kid and hung dogfights from my bedroom ceiling. Your work is delightful to watch. Thank you.

[@acefreely3556]

Border Models 1/32 Lancaster. Love to see you build this amazing model. They call it the most detailed model ever made. Full interior. It will have to be a multi video series. Cheers!

[@zpilot4523]

An excellent beginner video. Turned out better than what i do with an airbrush

[@rothschildianum]

This is such a great video. It is doable for those who just started in this hobby. Thx a lot!

[@daewoo5229]

Super video. Pokud je někdo modelář samouk, tak mu to hodně pomůže. Takových tutoriálů by bylo dobré natočit víc.

[@bigDbigDbigD]

Thanks for troubling to make a beginners episode. Really great.

[@kimmergonzales9792]

That is one BAD ASS plane my friends!!!!!!

[@mustang7272]

Even your OOB builds look great David

[@janaheeger5362]

Wow that was very well explained! Nice work!

[@acem.7068]

That intro tho ! Made me smile

[@ronniegriffin5383]

This transcends a hobby , this is art, amazing talent, beautiful work.

[@James-yy4vl]

Yes! Love a video with no airbrush

[@SlapShotRegatta22]

Thank you so much for this video! Amazing. Yes! Please do more videos for beginners. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@bob_._.]

Nice "do as I say, not as I do" moment at 14:05 😉

[@jimmccormick6091]

I have not built a P-47 since I got the Jo-han dual kit for my 13th birthday. That was, honestly, a long, long time ago (40 plus years). I think I will see about getting a basic model and go back to simpler times. Thank you, David!

[@benwyness148]

Holy shit! I built this kit just a few weeks ago

[@WiFuzzy]

Lol. Good video. It's about time people started doing it old school for the newcomers. I always build one here and there with nothing but a glue, xacto knife and paint brushes. It is by far the most relaxing way to do it. And you can fool some people into thinking it was done with an airbrush.

[@willierants5880]

Fantastic results. I think hand painting is under rated. Many of these planes, tanks, etc. didn't receive super high quality paints and finishes. Many were also touched up in the field by hand. So the unevenness you get from a well hand painted finish can produce very good and accurate results and is a lot of fun. Airbrushing is also fun, but presents a whole other set of difficulties. The worst of which is a clogged or spitting airbrush. This was a super fun build to watch.

[@BillHalliwell]

G'day David, Another great build and this time for beginners and older folk coming back to the hobby after a long break. When I was a boy modeller there were no airbrushes for our hobby and none of the other advances in tools, jigs, chemicals etc. Just glue, paint and brushes, my first 'hobby knife' was my one and only little pocket knife. These types of videos will be really helpful and keep a beginner's focus on just the model. Since I got back into our hobby, I concentrated on aircraft of the RAAF, many of which, during WW2 and afterwards, were bare metal. I found out that multiple coats of a deep, flat black primer gave the best results when doing bare metal finishes. Also, I always paint 'invasion stripes' freehand and do not pay too much attention to getting perfect straight lines between the black and white stripes. This is because I have collected many period photographs of invasion stripes being applied by ground staff using 6 inch brushes from large tins of paint, applied out in the open air. So called invasion strips were applied at very short notice and the qualified Surface Finishers were busy replacing aircraft ID numbers and roundels that had battle damage. So, invasion or 'friendly fire' stripes are never accurate when applied from decals with precise, straight lines. I was in the RAAF and I learned that aircraft flown frequently are really quite dirty and worn when seen right up close. Weathering is, of course, for each modeller to decide but, here again, during the height of big air battles, like The Battle of Britain, all aircraft endured extreme wear and tear. Of course, on small models, this realistic weathering can look way over the top. However, when doing 1/32 or 1/35 or 1/24 scale aircraft, weathering can be shown much more like it was in reality. Mostly, we have movies to blame for this trend of meticulously painted and new looking aircraft. Antique aircraft used in these big war films in the 60s and 70s just could not be artificially weathered as they were worth a fortune to restore. In war movies you can tell the aircraft that are 'on set' 1/1 scale dummy models; these are the ones that have been weathered a little and are blown up during the film. For me, I can't over stress the importance, and time saving possibilities, in doing detailed research from old photographs found in history books and even old press clippings from newspapers of the day. There are websites that archive old blueprints and technical drawings for just about every aircraft, tank, ship or submarine used in WW1 and 2. These can be valuable sources for accuracy, particularly if you need to know where the real panel lines were; or what attachments to a tank are accurate etc. Thanks you this video, I'm going to get a 1/72 aircraft kit and restrict myself to what I had as a kid; just to see if my adult experience in modelling can turn out a better, simple little kit. Thanks David and take care. Cheers, Bill

[@panzerparty6510]

I loved the tutorial aspect of the video and would like to see it again.

[@gregorhoffsummer779]

For me as a beginner this video is perfekt. Hope for more of those "beginner and low equipment" videos from you. I love your videos and specialy yout tipps. Please mor from that, and ever stop.

[@stupidthefish1979]

Something I do recommend that Plasmo doesn’t: Buy high quality drill bits. Yes, they’re more expensive than cheap eBay drill bits, you get fewer, and if it breaks it hurts worse; however, they’re way more durable, they can hold an edge better, and if you’re very careful with them (Cheap eBay ones you’ll have to be careful with for the opposite reason; you’re careful with them because they’re so cheap they’ll break on a moments notice), they will never break and you will have bought a very nice set of drill bits and they’ll last forever. A cheap set you’ll have to replace at one point or another. Now: I do understand that stuff being cheap is enticing to bring people into a new hobby, and it can also be argued that the cheap buts will start you off. I wouldn’t recommend that either. Buy the expensive bits once, and you’ll never have to worry about a drill bit for a very very long time. If you find yourself using one or two sizes more than others, I’d buy another bit in that size, in case you misplace one or the other does somehow break.

[@martijn9568]

I usually use a small iron nail. If you only have to make one or two small holes then that should be enough if you are careful.

[@SerenadeURA]

Almost 5 years ago, I had the opportunity to acquire a model kit that, due to its age, was rare and usually somewhat expensive. I stumbled upon your videos while looking for tips and tricks for painting model kits, and ended up buying a cheap kit at the local hobby store to practice on. Even though the vast majority of your builds are painted with airbrush, your detail work with small brushes had enough wisdom in it to help me paint the entire thing by hand and gave me the confidence I needed to put together and paint up that rarer kit, which I still have today. You deserve a lot of recognition for the tips and tricks you show off.

[@romankratochvil1937]

Pátral jsem po stavebnici P47 v měřítku 1:72 a tadle od Tamiya je snad jediná použitelná. Čekal bych větší nabídku.

[@carapezcarapez1691]

Thanks for hearing my prayers Great God of the models 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼great model

[@profil4e]

PLASMO - you are hands down, the best airplane modeler in my book, with videos raining from absolute perfection, to "well guys here are a few techniques I've tried" I Rate You With 12/6 ! P.S. please don't stop making these videos, We all love them!

[@la_trastienda]

No airbrush and very good result!!!

[@trafficsignalman]

Plasmo, the true mark of an artist is how something looks when they do a piece for beginners to watch and learn from. You, Sir, are a true artist. Amazing brush only build. Thank you for posting. Viele Danke!

[@CrotZari]

Lots of very helpful tips. And a nice length of the video. Great job!

[@R13BT]

i bet someone is challenging David to make a kit without any fancy tools, and this vid is the slap on the face to the one who issue the challenge... superb work as always.

[@TheJimbodean67]

This awesome for new modelers! It’s so easy to get intimidated by all the varying tools, upgrades and techniques available today that people won’t think it’s fun.

[@fromaggiovagiola9128]

That paint is great. They make good stuff.

[@marcinmaciejterlikowski4557]

Thanks David, just brush paint my first silver model, Dutch Buffalo 339 :-)

[@sympatycznyjanek8500]

Holy cow!! New Plasmo movie,...

[@hankrol7830]

Back to the old days. Now I'm using a airbrush. Nice video and build.

[@GrampsD63]

Been building model kits for over 50 years and I still picked up some new tips. Well done.

[@blackphantom99]

Wow incredible David, looks amazing 👏👍

[@santiagoburgos3911]

I like this beginners guide. It has all your expertise and shows how to make a great model, achieve an excellent result and all with really few materials.

[@niallms83]

I really enjoyed this one! Sometimes it’s nice to just do a basic kit.

[@jeffdurling2167]

thanx for the expertise and sharing the experience

[@dannyf5339]

Much Better than my Airbrushed P-47 😅

[@martijn9568]

I guess the P-47 doesn't have the camouflage that makes use of most of an airbrushes advantages.

[@maximrobin8995]

Потрясающе. В руках профессионала все легко.

[@watazordz]

just got a model and this suddenly poped up in my notif My plane looks good thank you for the tips

[@Itsjustme-Justme]

Thank you so much for this an all your other videos. I had been building many models all my youth and had to figure out all by myself. Results were ok but not perfect. I wish I had someone telling me all the tricks. But I started when we did not have internet yet and I knew nobody who was building too. When Ifirst started we still had two toy shops in my small hometown, one had Airfix, one had Revell. Shortly after only the Revell shop was left. I didn't have decal solutions for most of the time and some Revell decals from the 90s were true nightmares. Later on, life got into the way and i stopped building models. I still have a lot of unbuilt kits on the shelf. Someday in the future I will start building again.

[@jbazinga2385]

I've built models for four decades (mostly US planes and US aircraft carriers) and your video showed me some tips and tricks I hadn't even thought of! Thanks for sharing this.

[@Dabeast984]

When I was a beginner I used sharp cutters for nails, they were nice to use

[@alec_f1]

This is the equivalent of camping or "roughing it". I remember the days of me buying Testors white paint brushes and Model Master paints that I cleaned and thinned with kerosene. Glad I got a job so I could buy an airbrush, compressor, and quality paints like Tamiya and MRP to compliment some Kolinsky brushes. No more camping in the woods! Very few times I go back to brush large areas now. Save them for the details, figures, washes, or panel liners and oils.